Cleaner
St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Job Ref No. ECC2149-168S
Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers
Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 4
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/09/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis
Job Description
Post: Cleaner
- Hours: 10 hours per week (15:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday), 38 weeks per year (Term time and inset days)
- Contract: Permanent contract
- Salary: Scale 2, Point 4 £5,678.82 per annum (full time equivalent salary £25,185)
- Start date: ASAP
- Location: St James the Great Church of England Primary and Nursery School. Colchester
Our school has been serving the community for over 150 years and we provide a caring and nurturing environment for all the children attending St James'.
The ideal candidate:
Will preferably need to have cleaning experience, know how to handle cleaning tools and chemicals, and have experience with or be willing to learn about health and safety related to cleaning processes. You will work closely with the caretaker.
In return we can offer:
A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued.
Highly motivated children and a supportive staff team; SLT and Governors with a clear vision for the future.
Information about the School
As a Church of England school, we have Christian Values at the centre of all we do as we teach the children how to aim high, using their skills and talents to achieve whatever they aim for.
Learning at St James' is exciting and fun, children get messy and enjoy talking about their learning. Classrooms are vibrant and full of resources to make sure that pupils obtain the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to thrive. Our pupils are hard-working individuals who enjoy their learning and who support each other to improve.
Our Christian school has a strong ethos to ensure pupils achieve. The school has a supportive staff team who are committed to improving learning outcomes for pupils.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Documents
- Advert
- Job Description
- Recruitment and selection policy
- Privacy Policy
- Employee value proposition
Contact Information
Maria Chinegwu
Guildford Road, Colchester
Essex, CO1 2RA
Telephone: 01206 865747
Email: maria.chinegwu@dcvst.org
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Cleaner in Colchester employer: St James
St James' Catholic Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and caring learning environment that prioritises the professional development of its staff through continuous professional development (CPD). Located within a vibrant community, the school fosters strong partnerships with parents and local organisations, ensuring a collaborative atmosphere where enthusiastic and friendly children thrive. With opportunities for varied experiences and a commitment to excellence, this role promises meaningful engagement in a rewarding educational setting.
