Part-time Cleaner

St Teresa's; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in East Anglia is seeking a part-time Caretaker/Site Manager to join its friendly site team. This role involves cleaning various areas of the school and ensuring supplies are replenished. Ideal candidates should be reliable, hardworking, and flexible in their work hours. The position offers the chance to be part of a supportive environment dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety for students and staff. Working hours are flexible, from 2 to 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or custodial work preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the school and replenish supplies.
• Work independently but as part of a larger team.
• Support a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Flexible

Trustworthy

Self-motivated

Job description

Job Details

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Job Ref No. ECC5443-329 Position Type: Caretaker/Site Manager Pay Range: £12.65 per hour (Scale 1, point 2)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Permanent - 2 or 4 hours per day Monday-Friday

Salary: £12.65 per hour (Scale 1, point 2)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in one of the country's leading selective schools, (awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and The Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026), for a Part-time Cleaner to join the friendly Site team at our welcoming and supportive school.

The role will involve cleaning in all areas of the school and replenishing supplies, working independently but as part of a larger team.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, flexible, trustworthy and self-motivated.

The successful applicant will be required to work 43 weeks per year (term time and four weeks in the school holidays: 2 weeks in August, October and February half term).

Hours: 2 or 4 hours per day, Monday-Friday, with a choice of shift patterns: 2 hours within 6.00‑9.00am and/or 3.40‑5.40pm

To apply: Please return an application form to: [e-mail] Download an application form from: www.crgs.co.uk/vacancies

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 12 January 2026 (we reserve the right to interview before this date therefore we urge potential applicants to apply as soon as possible).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos. All candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be screened online. We have a Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement Policies, TSAT Trust (tsatrust.org.uk).

Information about the School

Boys 11-18, on roll approx. 1012 students of which 400 in the sixth form, 30 boarders

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.