Cleaner - St Thomas More High School, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0BW
Salary Grade Range: NJC Point 3 (currently £13.28 per hour) (£9,559.59 p.a)
Hours of Work: 15 hours per week / 3 hours per day
Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm
Weeks Worked: Term-time only plus three weeks during school holidays
St Thomas More High School are seeking to recruit a pro-active and organised cleaner to join our friendly site team.
The selected applicant will be required to work independently and as part of a team to clean the school at the end of the school day.
Please see the school’s website for further details and an application form or telephone the school for details to be sent to you. We are a Catholic School, but applications are equally welcome from non-Catholics who support our Catholic ethos.
Completed application forms should be sent to: [email protected]
The school’s application form must be completed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.
Closing date: 25th September 2026 at 9am
Interviews: To be confirmed
Start date: ASAP
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Job Description
To ensure a clean and safe internal environment on school premises to support the professional delivery of the curriculum
· General cleaning duties to be carried out to a good standard within the time limits allowed e.g. sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, including window, glass and toilets.
· Responsible for cleaning designated area and for maintaining high and consistent standards.
· Remove all rubbish from designated areas.
· Report any possible/potential problems to line manager and site team where applicable.
· These duties are not exhaustive and additional duties may be required to ensure the safe and smooth running of the school.
Person Specification
Essential:
· Ability to organise, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
· Good interpersonal and communication skills
· Able to work as part of a team or independently using own initiative
· Sympathy with the school’s religious nature
Desirable:
· Experience of cleaning in a school
Pay: £9,559.59 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
