Caretaker/Cleaner

Vineschoolstrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time caretaker with caretaking experience to maintain the cleanliness of the premises. Working hours are 17.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Candidates should be familiar with cleaning tools and willing to learn about health and safety in cleaning processes. The role involves working during term time only, with holidays taken during school closure periods. Apply by January 2026 for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Caretaking experience is essential.
• Familiar with using cleaning tools and chemicals.
• Eager to learn about health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of school premises.
• Handle cleaning tools and chemicals safely.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Familiarity with cleaning tools and chemicals

Willingness to learn about health and safety

Job description

Job Details

17.5 hours per week. Working pattern: Monday to Friday 7 am – 8 am and 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm, totalling 3.5 hours each day.

Location: Rivenhall C of E Primary School.

Start date: January 2026 (or ASAP).

Post type: Part‑time permanent.

Working weeks per year: 42 weeks.

Holiday entitlement: Pro‑rated holiday (includes public holidays) – 6.1 weeks (paid weeks: 48.1).

Pay Scale: Scale 3. Point 5 – £25,583.30 – £25,989.90 full‑time; part‑time gross salary: £11,162.64 – £11,339.61 per year. Employees paid monthly in equal instalments.

Probationary period: Six months for new employees with the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.

Applications close: Sunday 4 January 2026. Interviews: Friday 9 January 2026.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the school premises, including handling cleaning tools and chemicals, ensuring health and safety standards, and working closely with the Vine Trust estates team, the cleaner and the headteacher.

Will work during each week of term time excluding non‑pupil days. Holiday is taken during school closure periods; no holiday during term time.

Ideal Candidate

Has caretaking experience.

Familiar with cleaning tools and chemicals.

Willing to learn about health and safety related to cleaning processes.

Selection Process

Applications ranked against the person specification.

• Face‑to‑face interview with the selection panel (Head Teacher and senior leadership team).
• Session with a selection of pupils (interview, small group, or similar).
• Reference checks prior to the interview.
• Interviews held at Rivenhall Primary School; candidates not reimbursed for expenses.

Other Information

Applicants who require further information or would like to visit the school should contact the school office at 01376 514648.

School visits can be arranged – please contact [e-mail] or call 01376 514509.

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment subject to enhanced DBS check and additional pre‑employment checks.

A full job description and person specification, Key Information Sheet, Privacy Notice, and Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are available to view.

Apply online at www.essexschooljobs.co.uk or complete and submit the Vine Schools Trust Application Form.