School Cleaner

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,972 - 28,077; Part time

Job summary

HEARTS Academy Trust is seeking a part-time caretaker/cleaner to support our Basildon campus. The role covers cleaning communal areas and classrooms, replenishing stock, and maintaining tidy spaces during term time.

You will work 12.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 9:00am, with term-time weeks plus an extra paid week. The post requires Safer Recruitment checks and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Organised and diligent with attention to detail.
• Friendly and personable with all members of the school community.
• Confident and able to work independently.
• Aware of health and safety standards; prioritises safety for staff and pupils.
• Demonstrates care for children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain communal areas and classroom environments.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and related materials.
• Empty bins and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Carry out general housekeeping tasks as required.

Skills

Organised

Friendly

Independent work

Health & Safety

Child welfare focus

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2024-192
Position Type: Caretaker/Cleaner
Pay Range: Please refer to advert
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Part‑time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 30/08/2026 Midnight
Full time equivalent: £25,525 including fringe allowance
Hours: 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6.30am – 9am (term time plus 1 additional week, 39 working weeks / 44.65 paid weeks)
Immediate start following safer recruitment checks

Job Summary

The role involves cleaning our communal areas and classrooms, replenishing stock, and emptying bins.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain communal areas and classroom environments.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and related materials.
• Empty bins and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Carry out general housekeeping tasks as required.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• Organised and diligent.
• Friendly and personable with all members of the school community.
• Confident and able to work independently.
• Aware of health and safety standards; takes responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Has the interests of children at the heart of what they do.

Contact

For any questions, please contact Nathan Haisman‑Baker, School Business Manager.
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

EEO & Safeguarding

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, an online search, a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers.

For guidance on convictions disclosure, see the Ministry of Justice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974