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We are looking for a number of early morning Cleaners to join us in September 2026. Please note these positions are on a 1 year fixed term contract as part of an ongoing review of school cleaning processes.
About The Role:
- Clean allocated sections of the school as advised and as per the Checklist of tasks
- Work alongside a team to ensure whole-school cleanliness
- Participate in the school holiday deep clean process
About You:
- Experienced in a range of cleaning duties, preferably in a large-scale or commercial environment
- Ability to learns and follow procedures
- Willing to take responsibility for standard of work carried out
- Able to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
- Able to work independently and within a team
Benefits:
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 22%)
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College)
- Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling.
- Specsavers Eye care vouchers
- Free use of the sports facilities
Key terms:
·Hours: 15 hours per week. 04.00 - 07.00am Monday - Friday.
·Term time(39 weeks) plus 10 days to be worked across school holidays for deep cleaning
·Duration: ·12 month Fixed term contract
·Location: Based on site within the school
·Remuneration: ·The Essex Schools' Local Government Scale 1, Point 3 which is £24,796 FTE gross per annum. The actual salary is £9,042 gross per annum which includes an element of holiday pay.
To Apply:
Please apply via the school's mynewterm recruitment page (https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136443/EDV-2026-SHSB-92088); for safeguarding reasons we cannot accept CV's or Indeed applications.If you require an application form in an alternative or printed format please contact the school
Applications Deadline: 17th July 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
Interviews: w/c 20th July 2026
The need to appoint quickly means we reserve the right to appoint at any time.
Contact: Applicants who require further information should contact the HR Manager at recuritment@shsb.org.uk or telephone 01702 606 200.
If you feel you might need any adjustments to help support you during the recruitment process please contact us; we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to evidence themselves at their best.
Information about the School
At Southend High School for Boys, talent is nurtured and learning is valued. Challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. Pupils are happy, and prosper at the school.
We are an oversubscribed grammar school, complimented on our latest (2015) outstanding OFSTED inspection on all aspects, including our success in promoting good pupil attitudes and behaviour.
As a grammar school, high academic expectations are central to our purpose, and these are sustained through an extensive programme of support and guidance. Pupils develop their confidence and enthusiasm through a wide range of creative, sporting and other endeavours.
Southend High School for Boys stands on a superb site within walking distance of Prittlewell Station and the centre of Southend. Pupils retain fond memories of their years at the school, and stay in contact for many years.