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Job Ref No. ECC3513-170S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Band 6
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 16/09/2026  

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School Cleaner

Job Description

· Emptying bins and removing waste to a designated areas; mopping; sweeping; spray cleaning; wall washing; dusting; damp wiping; washing; polishing; sanitary appliance cleaning. Also, as required and following appropriate training, machine scrubbing and drying; buffing; suction cleaning.

· Specialist cleaning tasks which may include carpet cleaning; upholstery cleaning; removal of stains, chewing gum and graffiti etc, stripping and dressing/sealing floors, de-scaling sanitary appliances.

· Operating/using domestic and industrial clearing equipment and materials following appropriate training.

· Keeping equipment and storage areas in a safe and clean condition.

· Replenishing hygiene requisites as appropriate.

· Informing senior staff or other designated person of faults, damage and vandalism or any issue that may restrict the cleaning process.

· Securing/closing internal doors and windows as appropriate.

· The postholder will have regular contact with teaching and non-teaching staff, when receiving instructions, seeking advice or reporting and whilst cleaning staff offices etc.

· Any other duties reasonably expected to be undertaken by a post holder at this level.

Other duties: The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties, which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post. Equal Opportunities: The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Equal Opportunities policy. Health & Safety: The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the School's Health & Safety Policy. Child Protection: The post holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom he/she is responsible or with whom he/she comes into contact Any other duties reasonably expected to be undertaken by a post holder at this level.

Information about the School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly school which primarily serves the Catholic community of Stanford-le-Hope. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by enabling our pupils and the wider community to be “inspired by Christ, work together to achieve our best” and in doing so, learn to love one another, and develop a love of learning in the process.

We are on an exciting, rapid journey of growth and development whilst preserving our Catholic ethos and living our core Gospel values. We are a vibrant Catholic school which enjoys a rich partnership with the parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph and the wider community. We enjoy wonderful support from our parents in providing an environment where our children thrive.

We promote a rich curriculum with a strong emphasis physical and mental wellbeing as well as utilising our outdoor learning resources.   We serve our community by providing a welcoming, supportive and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially and where the stimulating, aspirational learning ethos reflects high expectations.

At the heart of our vision is that “everybody thrives” and wish others with the same mindset to join us

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

Mrs J Staples
Scratton Road, Stanford-le-Hope
Essex, SS17 0PA
Telephone: 01375 672217
Email: Admin@stjosephsprimary.thurrock.sch.uk

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