Cleaner - 16 hours per week (Maternity Cover)
Philip Morant School And College
Essex
- £10,239 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Local Government Pay Scale 1, Point 3
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 14 September 2026
Job overview
Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at Philip Morant School and College
Are you a passionate individual who holds high expectations and aims for excellence? Are you ready to use your skills to contribute to a community where everyone feels they belong?
At Philip Morant, we encourage everyone - students and staff - to aim for the best they can achieve, but always to do so with kindness. Our commitment to providing the very best care, guidance, and support for our young people is made possible by the contributions of a skilled and dedicated team.
We are seeking a reliable, thorough, and conscientious Cleaner to join our team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover until June 2027. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across our site.
The successful candidate will work 16 hours per week (3:30pm until 6:42pm, Monday to Friday)
This is a 43-week-per-year role, which includes term time, non-pupil days, and an additional 4 weeks working during school closure periods.
This is a fixed term position to provide maternity cover until June 2027.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
To carry out cleaning in all and any areas of the school.
Assisting with the locking and unlocking of school buildings and rooms.
To carry out, as necessary the replacement of roller towels, renewing supply of toilet rolls and replacement of bin liners.
In emergency situations to assist with the clearing of snow and ice from paths and entries.
To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, Vacs, wets pic-ups and in health and safety and the use of cleaning chemicals.
To notify the Cleaning Supervisor or other senior members of staff, of any damage to buildings and equipment or of anything you see that may be dangerous to pupils and/or staff.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
Ability to use general cleaning products
Ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly
Ability to follow instructions
Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Wednesday 23rd September via MyNewTerm or using the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146794/EDV-2026-PMSAC-65912
Nb: Only fully completed application forms will be accepted. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.
We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.
Attached documents
About Philip Morant School And College
- Philip Morant School And College
- Rembrandt Way, Colchester
- Essex
- CO3 4QS
- United Kingdom
Do you want to work in a school...
• with fantastic young people and staff who dream big and work hard to realise their
dreams? with 50 years of tradition alongside modern and progressive values?
which is rediscovering the depth of its culture and values?
• that serves the most delicious school meals? (Sausage and bacon brioche butties, roast beef on a Wednesday, freshly battered cod & chips on a Friday and great vegetarian options)
• that priorities the curriculum over gimmicky initiatives?
• with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding,
inclusion and behaviour?
• which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a myriad of career
possibilities?
If the answer to these questions is ‘Yes!’, then please consider The Philip Morant School & College as a place to make your mark as a teacher and develop your future career in the greatest of professions.
The Philip Morant School & College
Philip Morant is a popular mixed comprehensive in north-east Essex. It is a happy school in which students feel nurtured, achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We have made significant progress since our last Ofsted inspection, including two sets of fantastic examination results. Over the last three years students have performed well, with more students achieving strong passes (grade 5+) in both English and Maths.
Highlights include:
• 66% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English
• 56% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in maths, with 51% achieving a grade 5 in both. This trend is increasing over time
• 20% of students achieving a grade 7 or above in English and/or Maths
• An increasing Progress 8 score which places The Philip Morant School above national
• Strengthened governance & leadership with the appointment of a Head of School, two Deputy Headteachers and new Assistant Headteachers to lead improvement in areas such as SEND, Behaviour, Personal Development and Well-being and Standards
• Revision of our curriculum to ensure that it is challenging, well-sequenced and knowledge- rich
• Further improvements in attendance & behaviour through launching and embedding a new Behaviour for Learning Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy, as well as appointing Heads of Year to lead the care, guidance and support provided for our young people
• High SLT presence around the school with a centralised behaviour management system
• The launch of a new Rewards Programme
• The re-introduction of targeted homework in order to support students with the acquisition of knowledge and development of their understanding
• The relaunch of our Sixth Form College under the name ‘Sigma Sixth Colchester’ as well as hosting the Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.
• An increase in the school roll in the last two years by more than a hundred students. We now have over 1750 students on roll.
The Philip Morant School & College ethos is encapsulated in three words: ‘Aspiration, Success and Kindness’ which underpin our approach to all aspects of school life. Philip Morant is ambitious for all of its students in their pursuit of excellence whether that is in the classroom, on the football pitch, the stage or working within the community.
We are committed to achieving the highest standards and delivering an holistic education and
experiences which prepare our students for the next stage in their education, training or work place.
Please feel free to contact us on 01206 545222 if you require any further information about the school.
We would welcome the opportunity to show you why we are so proud of our school.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Location
The Philip Morant School is located in the Prettygate suburb of Colchester. The school is easily accessible by the A12 and is approximately 19 miles from Ipswich and 25 miles from Chelmsford. There is ample car parking on the school site. The school has excellent bus routes from Colchester North Station.
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