Save Apply for this vacancy

is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Download Application Form
Job Ref No. ECC5271-160S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 1 Pt 3
Position Start Date: 02/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 20/08/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: tbc  

Job Description

Download printable version

We currently have a vacancy for a Cleaner to join our friendly team

10 hours, per week (September start preferred)

£12.85 per hour- £5655.38 per annum (pending pay award)

50.4 weeks per year

The role will include working in some of the school holidays ie,

1 week at Easter

1 week at Christmas

3 weeks during summer break

Hours can be condensed during holiday working

Monday 4.45 - 6.45pm

Tuesday 4.45 - 6.45pm

Wednesday 4.45 - 6.45pm

Thursday 4.45 - 6.45pm

Friday 4.45 - 6.45pm

If you are interested or would like further information please contact Mrs Enever, School Business Manager on 01206 382736 or email finance@merseaschool.org

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.

Applications to be made via www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

Closing date: Midday, Thursday 20th August 26

Information about the School

Mersea Island School currently has 380 pupils aged 2-11, this includes a nursery with capacity for up to 48 children. It is the only school on the island, serving a closely knit community. The school is located on Mersea Island, off the coast of Essex and close to Colchester. The area surrounding the school in the town of West Mersea is semi-rural. The island is famous for its oyster cultivation and traditional fishing boats, and has a history of sailing. Pupils derive from a very mixed social background, and many of the pupils have parents and grandparents who attended the school.

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.

Documents

Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Tania Wright
Barfield Road
West Mersea, Colchester
Essex, CO5 8QX
Telephone: 01206 382736
Email: office@merseaschool.org

Similar Jobs

Cleaner

USP College, Benfleet Closing: 06/08/2026 Midnight
Support

Cleaner (early morning)

Southend High School for Boys, Southend-on-Sea Closing: 11/08/2026 Midnight
Support

Cleaner

Alresford Primary School, Colchester Closing: 16/08/2026 Midnight
Support