Cleaner (with key holder responsibility)

Shorefields; Rayleigh; Hybrid; GBP 3,000 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas C of E Primary School in Rayleigh is seeking a part-time Cleaner (with key holder responsibility) to join the premises team. You will unlock, lock and alarm the site, keep the school clean and maintained, and handle spillages and ad-hoc duties during term time.

The role requires a full driving licence with access to a car, basic IT and DIY skills, and awareness of COSHH and safety procedures. Salary is Scale 2, Point 4 (Range 4-5) and interviews will be held soon.

Qualifications

• Team player with pride in appearance and premises
• Basic IT skills
• Basic DIY skills
• Good organisational and communication skills; able to show initiative
• Aware of COSHH, safe manual handling and Health & Safety requirements
• Full driving licence and use of own car; may attend site outside normal hours

Responsibilities

• Unlock, lock and alarm the site
• Deal with spillages and blockages as required
• Carry out ad-hoc cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Liaise with staff, contractors and tradesmen as needed

Skills

Team player

IT basics

DIY basics

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

Cleaner (with key holder responsibility)

Job Ref No. ECC3102-78S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 2, Point 4 (Range 4-5)

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

Application Close: 16/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026

St Nicholas C of E Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner (with key holder responsibility) to join the team as soon as possible.

The hours are 5.15pm to 6.15pm Monday to Friday, 5 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days (39 weeks per year).

Salary Scale 2, Point 4 (Range 4-5) Actual Salary: £3,014 per annum (including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: Midday on 16th November 2026. Interview date: Thursday 19th November 2026.

School

St. Nicholas is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school in Rayleigh. We are one of 11 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. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and conscientious Cleaner (with Key holder responsibility) who has high expectations of themselves and of others, who will be passionate about the presentation and upkeep of our school. You will be expected to unlock, lock and alarm the site. Other duties may also include dealing with spillages, blockages, and any ad-hoc duties that may be required. A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend site outside of normal working hours.

We are looking for someone who will:

• be a team player who works hard and takes pride in the appearance and maintenance of the school's premises and grounds
• be an enthusiastic, approachable, highly motivated and flexible individual who possesses general building maintenance, cleaning and caretaking skills and understand the confidential nature of working in a school environment
• have a basic level of IT skills
• have a basic range of DIY skills
• possess good organisational and communication skills and the ability to show initiative as well as work as part of a team, as you will be liaising with staff, as well as contractors and tradesmen
• have an awareness of COSHH, safe manual handling practices and Health and Safety

We can offer you:

• 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

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

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

St. Nicholas is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school in Rayleigh that firmly believes that every child has amazing potential and that we need to work together to give all children the best possible education and care.

We are part of a Federation with Canewdon CofE Primary School and both schools are members of Berlesduna Academy Trust. We value the individuality of each school; whilst we also believe that it is vital that we share expertise and resources effectively in order to survive and thrive as small schools. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the federation and travel between schools when necessary, such as during shared training sessions.

If you believe that this role is for you, then please do get in touch ahead of your application; we'd love to speak to you. We warmly encourage visits. The best way to contact us is via email to [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an appropriate Enhanced eDBS check, as well as other checks and clearances.

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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Samantha Willis
Priory Chase
Rawreth, Rayleigh
Essex, SS6 9NE Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]