School Cleaner

Blackmore Primary School, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 8 hours per week, term-time contract with the opportunity to work additional hours during the summer holiday for our deep clean. Afternoon sessions from 3.30pm to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 3.00pm to 5pm Friday. Would possibly consider early mornings for the right applicant.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £4,756.28

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous cleaner to join our hardworking team at Blackmore Primary School.

As a cleaner, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our classrooms, toilets and public spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning desks, dusting, hoovering and mopping classroom areas • Cleaning toilets and ensuring they are well-stocked with supplies • Maintaining the cleanliness of other public spaces • Replenishing supplies of blue paper towels, toilet rolls, and tissues

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a cleaning or caretaking role is preferred, but not essential • A strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the school

What the school offers its staff

• Salary: Scale 1, point 3 (£13.67 per hour) including outer fringe allowance 38 paid weeks. Actual salary £4,756.28 per annum including 5.5 weeks holiday pay. Pay award pending.
• Contract: 8 hours per week, term-time contract with the opportunity to work additional hours during the summer holiday for our deep clean.
• Afternoon sessions from 3.30pm to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 3.00pm to 5pm Friday. Would possibly consider early mornings for the right applicant.
• Supportive Environment: Join a small, friendly school community that values its staff and supports their professional development
• Staff Wellbeing support scheme

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.

If you are passionate about maintaining a clean and well-kept environment and are eager to contribute to the success of our school, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Blackmore Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blackmore Primary School website
• Email address: admin@blackmore.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01277 821528
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackmore-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Blackmore Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@blackmore.essex.sch.uk.

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