Cleaner

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

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: £1,651.00 - £1,651.00 Annually (Actual)

Cleaner job summary

School: Monkwick Infant & Nursery School

Job Role: Cleaner

Hours/ Weeks: 3 hours per week, 38 working weeks

Salary: £1,651 per annum, Scale 1 Point 2

Are you a dedicated professional looking to play a vital role in supporting a thriving school? Do you want to be part of a community that prioritises building positive working relationships?

At Monkwick Infant & Nursery School, our vision is to empower our young people to be the best that they can be. All our staff are highly committed to creating a positive and well-managed environment, allowing every student to grow and develop. We're looking for a dedicated Cleaner to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.

The successful candidate will work 3 hours per week:

Working pattern is Thursday and Friday 15.00pm to 16:30pm (there is some flexibility regarding the start time).

This is a 38-week-per-year role, which includes term time only.

A Day in the Life:

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

Undertaking a cleaning rota with specific duties after the school day.

Replenishing supplies of toilet rolls, paper towels, soap, hand sanitiser and emptying bins.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults

Basic understanding of the learning experience provided by the school

Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing

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 30th April 2026 at midnight, via the following link: https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/join-us/opportunities-with-us

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.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monkwick Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkwick-infant-and-nursery-school

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