Job Description

Colne Community School

Essex
16,590 per year

Salary:

Local Government Pay Scale 1, Point 2

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

28 September 2025

Apply by:

31 August 2025

Job overview

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COLNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

DAYTIME CLEANER

Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 1, Point 2

Actual Salary from: 16,590

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding cleaner to join our friendly team. In this role you will be undertaking cleaning within the school using a variety of methods. This will include using machinery and adhering to safety regulations.

This post is 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days)


The working pattern will be: Monday to Friday 08:30am to 14:30pm.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Cleaning down dining area after service finishes, washing tables, stools and floors to Food Standard Agency requirements, emptying bins To carry out cleaning in all and any areas of the school, to the required standard Frequency of cleaning to be undertaken as directed by Procedures codes Assisting with the locking and unlocking of school buildings and rooms and unlocking gates for deliveries and escorting drivers on and off site. To keep stock levels replenished in the main cleaners cupboard. Notify management of low stock. Collection and delivery of cleaning supplies to the site office for cleaners stock requests. To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, vacuums and wet pick-ups. Follow health and safety guidelines and the safe use of cleaning chemicals COSHH. In emergency situations to assist with the clearing of snow and ice from paths and entries.
No specific experience is required as training will be given.


(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Colne Community School?

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships Free tea and coffee available in all team rooms and communal staff room Sociable and friendly staff Staff weekly wellbeing opportunities Staff social events

Employee benefits include:

Excellent pension scheme A Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice Cycle to Work scheme Eye care plan Annual free flu vaccination Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms Discounted cinema tickets Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website: https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l91d81nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDM5fDc0NjgzOHwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQyMDE1MDV8MA%3d%3d?i=Qt1Lq0TW0ro%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date:

Midnight, Sunday 31st August 2025

Shortlisting date:

Week Commencing: Monday, 1st September 2025

Interviewing date:

TBC

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.





The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.


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About

Colne Community School

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Colne Community School

Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester
Essex
CO7 0QL
United Kingdom

+44 1206 303511

The Colne is an inclusive comprehensive school that sits within the heart of our community. Our ARK values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness describe the ethos that flows through our school. Students at The Colne deserve a first class education, achieving academic success, alongside developing the whole child so they have the skills and confidence they need to move onto aspirational pathways and careers when they leave us. At The Colne we are determined that the school remains focussed on moving forward, improving the outcomes and raising the aspirations of all the young people in our community. At The Colne we take seriously our responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of children and young people in our care. It is vital that we are able to establish and maintain an environment where students feel safe and secure. We ensure that our students know that there are adults in the school who they can approach if they are worried or are in difficulty. Education must guide, improve and challenge. That is what we aim to provide for each and every student, and we are exceptionally proud of what our students go on to achieve. Independent learning, a sense of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge are all actively encouraged at The Colne. We recognise and value the importance of the partnership between home and school, working together to ensure students are able to fulfil their potential and achieve their aspirations.



We are geared to providing the best possible opportunities for our staff. We trust that you will find our school to be a lively and dynamic institution, which leads all who work here to a new vision of their potential. The Colne Community School is based on values that demonstrate a real commitment to the young people that we serve. Staff at The Colne Community School are expected to aim for excellence, get involved in the life of the school and help to maintain a high standard of behaviour. In return you will be provided with excellent support and CPD. You will also be provided with opportunities to take professional courses and to progress in your career.



There has never been a more exciting time to join our school community. It is an unprecedented opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our young students and work with us on our journey to success supported by the Sigma Trust, a large and local trust of schools. If you would like to work in an exciting, supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, we look forward to meeting you.

Safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

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