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The Willows Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join the team as soon as possible.
The hours will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Monday to Friday - 15 hours per week during term time, plus 2 weeks deep cleaning during the school holidays (41 weeks per year).
Salary Scale 1, Point 3. Actual Salary £9,615 per annum (including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods).
Applications close: Midday on 16th October 2026. Interview date: Thursday 22nd October 2026.
School
The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of 11 schools that 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 looking to a appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable Cleaner to join our friendly team, who will contribute to the smooth running of the school by ensuring high standards of cleaning.
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
Full training and uniform provided.
Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.
Application
We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office at admin@willows.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 470880.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of the ten 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.