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Part-time Cleaner
Lexden Springs School
Working hours
15 hours per week - Term-time plus non-pupil days and 3 weeks during school holidays (42 weeks)
Working pattern
3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Job overview
We are seeking a reliable and conscientious Cleaner to join our team at Lexden Springs School. The successful candidate will help ensure that our school environment is clean, safe, hygienic, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors. Duties include cleaning designated areas of the school, replenishing supplies, reporting maintenance concerns and following health and safety and infection control procedures.
What we are looking for
- Reliable and committed individual with a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Commitment to health, safety, and safeguarding
- Previous cleaning experience is welcome but not essential
About Lexden Springs School
Lexden Springs is a vibrant, rewarding, and inspiring special school where no two days are the same - but a smile is always guaranteed! The school caters for pupils aged 3 to 19 with severe learning difficulties, including autism, complex behavioural needs, and significant medical conditions. Our dedicated team works together to provide a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.
We offer a supportive working environment with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, training, and professional development. We actively encourage all staff to develop their skills and fulfil their own potential as part of our school community.
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 are 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.
About Hope Learning Community
Hope Learning Community is a multi-academy trust of four schools and two colleges in Essex. We have the privilege of working with the most amazing, unique children, who inspire us every day.
We are a forward-thinking Trust committed to providing outstanding education and support to ensure that every pupil is given the opportunities, encouragement, and support they need to thrive. Through our inclusive and nurturing approach, we strive to create environments where pupils feel safe, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Please note we do not employ close family members of our pupils.
To apply
Please complete and submit an application form via the Essex School Jobs website.
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
If you require any further information, please contact the HR team at hr@hopelearningcommunity.org.uk.