Job Ref No. ECC7069-490S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 16/6/25  

Job Description

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Hours:3:00 PM - 6:15 PM, Monday to Friday Term Time + Non-Pupil Days + 3 Weeks During Holidays

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5-6. Actual starting salary from £10,043.90
Start Date:ASAP

Are you a reliable and motivated individual with a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety? We are seeking aCleaning Supervisorto join our dedicated team at a supportive and inclusiveSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and support a team of cleaners to ensure all areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard.
  • Carry out cleaning duties as part of the team.
  • Ensure cleaning schedules and checklists are followed and completed.
  • Act as akey holder, responsible for securing the premises at the end of the shift.
  • Report any maintenance or health and safety issues promptly.
  • Liaise with school staff and the Site Manager to ensure operational needs are met.


We're Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has previous cleaning and supervisory experience (preferred).
  • Is trustworthy, punctual, and takes pride in their work.
  • Understands the importance of hygiene and safety in a school environment.
  • Can work independently and as part of a team.
  • Is flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the school.

What We Offer:

  • A friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Generous local government pension scheme.
  • Access to employee wellbeing and support programmes, including counselling, 24/7 GP service and physio

Lexden Springs is an inspiring school where no two days are ever the same (but a smile is always guaranteed!) which caters for pupils aged 3 - 19 who have a variety of severe learning difficulties, including some with autism and/or challenging behaviour and some with serious medical conditions

Lexden Springs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability status.

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

HR Department
Winstree Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 0PZ
Telephone: 01206 563321
Email: recruitment@lexdensprings.essex.sch.uk

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