Cleaner

Colne Community School, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0QL

11 days remaining to apply

Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
14 December 2025 at 10:59pm
Date listed
2 December 2025

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £8,940.00 - £8,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Cleaner job summary

Join a Team that Builds Aspiration, Nurtures Resilience, and Instills Kindness at The Colne.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in putting students first? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed?

At The Colne, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment where students feel supported every step of the way, allowing them to grow into well-rounded individuals. By working closely with families and building positive relationships, we strive to immerse all our students in a culture that is inclusive and aspirational, helping them to dream big and reach their full potential.

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.

The successful candidate will work 15 hours per week (15:30pm to 18:30pm, Monday to Friday)
This is a 42-week-per-year role, which includes term time, non-pupil days, and an additional 3 weeks during school closure periods.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

To carry out cleaning in all and any areas of the school.
Frequency of cleaning to be undertaken as directed by Procedures codes
Assisting with the locking and unlocking of school buildings and rooms
To carry out as necessary the replacement to roller towels, renewing supply of toilet rolls and replacement of bin liners.
To assist as necessary with the cleaning up after break-in or vandalism at the school.
In emergency situations to assist with the clearing of snow and ice from paths and entries.
To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines,
Vacs, wet pick-ups and in health and safety and the use of cleaning Chemicals.
Applicants must have the ability to use general cleaning products and be able to follow instructions.

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 Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

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 processes, 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.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Sunday 14th December 2025.

Shortlisting date: Monday 15th December 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025

Nb: Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.