Job Title:                                              Cleaner

Contract:                                             Permanent

Hours per week:                             10 hours per week 

Weeks per year:                             39 weeks per year           

Scale:                                                     Scale 1, Point 3

Actual Salary:                                   £5,745.35

Start Date:                                         ASAP after interviews

Application Closes:                      Tuesday 21st April 2026 Midday

Interview Date:                              Monday 27th April 2026

Clean, Safe and Conscientious – School Cleaner Wanted!

Are you passionate about creating a safe and pride-filled environment for children to learn in? Winter Gardens Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join their hard-working premises team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that extend to every member of our team.  In this role, you will play a vital part in the day-to-day running of the school, ensuring our classrooms and facilities are hygienic, safe, and ready for our pupils to thrive.

You will be working 5:00am – 7:00am Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week).

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

If you’re ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of something amazing!

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 699305 to arrange directly.  We look forward to meeting you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Winter Gardens Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.