Cleaner

Job Description

Job Details:

Applications Close: 24/03/2026

Interviews: 26/03/2026 Start date: 13/04/2026

Job Title: Cleaner

Employment Type: Term time with some hours in the holidays, Part Time Permanent

Hours: 12.5 Per week

Salary: Pay Range: Scale 1 point 2

Reporting to: Premises Manager

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Cleaner. We are looking for someone who would work in KS1/KS2 in the Vine Schools West hub (William Martin Schools). Experience is preferable.

The schools are part of the Chelmsford Diocesan Vine Academy Trust.

Cleaner Duties
· Undertaking cleaning including secondary cleaning.

· Washing internal walls e.g. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

· Window cleaning, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

· Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes. (If this involves work at a high level - comments relating to equipment apply detailed above.)

· Monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the premises and furnishings and reporting any deficiencies to the Headteacher.*** Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities via the Headteacher*** to any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises.

· Minor DIY, which is within the scope and capability of the postholder.

· Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean.

· Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies are available.

· Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures.

· Ensuring that all caretaking equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate.

· Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. checking batteries, automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding.

· Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures which will include an advanced DBS check. Visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

For more information or to book a visit contact Miss Johnson - Head of School on 01279 424122 or email at the above address.

Information about the School

William Martin Infant and Junior Schools are two form entry schools with a nursery also attached. Our school is a member of The Vine Schools Trust, the academy attached to the Diocese of Chelmsford. This allows us to work closely with other schools in the Trust including St James primary school in Harlow. Gina Bailey is the Executive Headteacher of the three Harlow Schools. Being part of the Vine Schools Trust also means there is a chance of progression within all The Vine Schools Trust Schools.