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Job Ref No. ECC3252-215S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 1, Point 2,

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

Application Close: 06/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week commencing 12th January 2026.

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join the team in January 2026.

The hours will be 3.30pm - 7pm Monday to Friday, 17.5 hours per week (may need to be flexible around school events), term time only for 38 weeks per year.

Salary Scale 1, Point 2, Actual Salary £9,943 per annum (including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: Midday on 6th January 2026. Interviews: Week commencing 12th January 2026.

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery is located in Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon. We are one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable cleaner to join our friendly team, who will contribute to the smooth running of the school by ensuring high standards of cleaning.

• a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families
• enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is one of the largest defined benefit pension schemes in the UK

Full training and uniform provided.

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Michelle Challis at admin@merrylands-pri.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 417893.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Should you require any further documentation please do not hesitate to contact us.

Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

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.

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