Cleaner

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybride; GBP 7 500 - 8 500; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Discounted gym memberships

Blue Light Card

Résumé du poste

The Stanway School in Colchester is looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join our site team. This part-time role supports daily cleaning activities to keep classrooms and corridors spotless, enabling students and staff to thrive.

The position runs 20 hours per week over 43 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days and 4 weeks during closures). 15:30–19:30, Monday to Friday, fixed-term until 12 February 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in a school, commercial, or large-scale facility is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols and COSHH guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Clean corridors and classroom floors using appropriate equipment.
• Support cleaning after incidents and in emergency conditions (snow/ice).

Connaissances

Cleaning

COSHH

Health & safety

Description du poste

Job Ref No. ECC5462-391S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: LGPS 1, Point 3

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

Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c Monday 2nd November 2026

Be a Part of the Stanway Standard at The Stanway School

Are you a determined individual who holds high expectations of yourself and others? Do you want to be part of a community that promotes kindness and celebrates success for all?

At The Stanway School, we are proud to be a trusted and respected member of the local community. We believe that providing the very best start for our young people requires a dedicated and highly effective team, fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and hard work. We're looking for a dedicated Cleaner to become a vital part of our team and provide the essential support that keeps our school running smoothly, allowing students and staff to thrive.

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

This role is 20 hours per week, 43 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days and 4 weeks during the school closure periods)

The working pattern is Monday to Friday 15:30pm to 19:30pm

This is a fixed term contract until 12th February 2027

A Day in the Life:

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

• To clean corridors and classroom floors using heavy-duty scrubber/drying machines.


• Frequency of cleaning to be undertaken as directed by Procedure Codes.


• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols, COSHH guidelines, and safe handling of cleaning materials.


• Previous experience cleaning in a school, commercial, or large-scale facility is desirable.


• A strong work ethic with high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and attention to detail.

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.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 2nd November 2026.

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.

Information about the School

About The Stanway SchoolThe Stanway School is a heavily over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with over 1,300 students currently on roll, the vast majority of whom live in Stanway and the surrounding villages to the west of Colchester. The school is a specialist school in Humanities and Maths & Computing. We have undertaken a huge rebuilding programme and the Creative Arts block, the latest phase of our expansion project, opened in September 2018. By 2021, all year groups will be full with 280 students following this expansion of the school buildings. This is an exciting time to join an already successful school that is looking to continually improve practice: staff are enthusiastic and many take part in voluntary research groups into key areas of school life; students are well-behaved and achieve results above expectation; the culture of the school is calm and purposeful.In March 2012 The Stanway School converted to an academy and in September 2016 joined the newly formed Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools located in North East Essex covering both Colchester and Tendring.

John PlayerHeadteacherThe Stanway School

SafeguardingThe 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 process, 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.

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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Sigma Trust HR Team
The Stanway School
Winstree Road
Stanway, Colchester
Essex, CO3 0QATelephone: 01255 750913
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