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Job Ref No. ECC8826001-103S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: £12.50 per hour
Position Start Date: 18/08/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 29/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: ASAP  

Job Description

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We are looking for a cleaner to work five days per week within our dedicated estates team to ensure that the school premises are maintained to a clean and hygienic standard, contributing to a safe and pleasant environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Job description

Main duties

  • Clean corridors, toilets, staff rooms, and other designated areas.
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors.
  • Empty bins and dispose of waste according to school policies.
  • Refill soap dispensers, toilet paper, and other hygiene products as needed.
  • Clean internal glass and noticeboards.
  • Ensure all equipment is used and stored safely.
  • Report any maintenance or health and safety issues to the Senior Caretaker or Cleaner Supervisor or appropriate staff.
  • Adhere to school safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene policies at all times.
  • The postholder is expected to have a responsible attitude and good self-presentation.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Previous cleaning experience (preferred but not essential).
  • Ability to carry out a range of manual cleaning duties.
  • Awareness of health and safety and hygiene procedures.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Desirable:

  • Experience working in a school or educational environment.
  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

These duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the School at the reasonable discretion of the Cleaner Supervisor. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

Please visit the school website for details of how to apply

https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/quick-links/vacancies/

We reserve the right to interview and appointearlier than the statedclosing date should there be a good response to the advert.

Thorpe Hall School is committed to the safeguarding of children and successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and a Declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Information about the School

Thorpe Hall is a non-selective co-educational day school of 500 pupils from Nursery to Year 11. The school is situated on a generous site on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea and has an excellent reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the area. More information about the school and the school’s prospectus can be found on our website: https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk/

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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Contact Information

Helen Hargreaves
Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS1 3RD
Telephone: 01702 582340
Email: hhargreaves@thorpehall.southend.sch.uk

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