Job Description

Build Positive Relationships, Achieve Positive Outcomes at The Thomas Lord Audley School.

Are you a dedicated professional looking to play a vital role in supporting a thriving school? Do you want to be part of a community that prioritises building positive working relationships?

At The Thomas Lord Audley School, our vision is to empower our young people to be the best that they can be. All our staff are highly committed to creating a positive and well-managed environment, allowing every student to grow and develop. We're looking for a dedicated Cleaner to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.

The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week

(For the right candidates contracts of 10 hours in total will be considered)

Working pattern is Monday to Friday 6am to 8am and/or 3.15pm to 5.15pm

Applicants should clearly state in their application whether they are applying for 5 days of 2 hours a day or 5 days of 4 hours a day split over the two shifts.

This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and, non-pupil days

A Day in the Life:

• You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
• Undertaking a cleaning rota with specific duties before and/or after the school day.
• Replenishing supplies of toilet rolls, paper towels, soap, hand sanitiser and emptying bins.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
• Basic understanding of the learning experience provided by the school
• Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply byThursday 16th April 2026at Midnight the following link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137937/EDV-2026-TLAS-45946

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Information about the School

The Thomas Lord Audley School is a high performing, over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with just under 800 students (capacity 840), situated to the south of Colchester. It is the "most improved school in Essex" (Essex LA September 2016). It serves a diverse catchment area including Old Heath, Monkwick, Shrub End and the villages to the south of Colchester including the community of Mersea Island.

Categorised as good and rapidly improving in its recent Ofsted inspection, it has been commended for the quality of its leadership, the standard of its teaching, and the welfare, behaviour and achievement of its pupils.

On 1 September 2016, the school joined The Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools with The Stanway School, St Helena School, Clacton County High School, Monkwick Junior School and Monkwick Infants School and Nursery. In the past, the school has benefited from the Stanway Federation’s programme of seconding high quality staff between schools and the development of wide-ranging in-service training which has led to on-going school improvement. Working in collaboration with all the schools within The Sigma Trust can only enhance this development.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.