School Cleaner - 10 Hours Per Week

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Colchester seeks a part-time Caretaker to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards. The role involves working from 6pm to 8pm, five days a week, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. Candidates should exhibit reliability, a strong understanding of health and safety procedures, and ideally some cleaning experience. The position is integral to maintaining the school's excellent reputation and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to understand written/oral instructions.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clean corridors, toilets, staff rooms, and other designated areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors.
• Report any maintenance or health and safety issues.

Skills

Ability to carry out a range of manual cleaning duties

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy

Awareness of health and safety and hygiene procedures

Previous cleaning experience

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8826001-113 Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: £12.87 per hour

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

Application Close: 29/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: ASAP

Due to the increasing number of children on roll, we are looking for an evening cleaner to join our team to work from 6pm to 8pm, five days per week during the term time, within our dedicated estates team to ensure that the school premises are maintained to a clean and hygienic standard, contributing to a safe and pleasant environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

• Clean corridors, toilets, staff rooms, and other designated areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste according to school policies.
• Refill soap dispensers, toilet paper, and other hygiene products as needed.
• Clean internal glass and noticeboards.
• Ensure all equipment is used and stored safely.
• Report any maintenance or health and safety issues to the Senior Caretaker or Cleaner Supervisor or appropriate staff.
• Adhere to school safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene policies at all times.
• The postholder is expected to have a responsible attitude and good self-presentation.

Person Specification

• Previous cleaning experience (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to carry out a range of manual cleaning duties.
• Ability to understand written/oral instructions and requests.
• Awareness of health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Experience working in a school or educational environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

These duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the School at the reasonable discretion of the Cleaner Supervisor. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

As a member of staff who may work in proximity to children and young people, you will be required to undergo rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. Our School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, you will need to undertake regular training and fully understand your responsibilities for safeguarding our students.

Please visit the school website for details of how to apply https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/quick-links/vacancies/

We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date should there be a good response to the advert.

Thorpe Hall School is committed to the safeguarding of children and successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Information about the School

Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school’s prospectus can be found on our website: https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/

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.