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The Basildon Upper Academy · Basildon · Essex

Job description

We are currently looking to appoint a hard-working and reliable cleaner to our cleaning department at the Basildon Upper Academy.

Salary Range: National Minimum Wage

Working Weeks: 39 weeks (term time)

Working Hours: 0900-1400 Monday - Friday

Additional weeks may be available during the school holidays for deep cleans and summer school. There also may be additional hours available to cover absences within the cleaning team.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
  • Have the ability to work both alone and in a team
  • Someone with a good eye for detail who takes pride in their work
  • Have a good level of fitness due to the nature of the role
  • Have an awareness of Health & Safety procedures
  • Previous cleaning experience desirable but not essential

Duties will include cleaning a specified area of the school to a high standard, performing periodical checks, and ensuring that relevant school policies and procedures are adhered to.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026

Position Available: ASAP

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

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About this school

The Basildon Upper Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 14–19

Good
Pupils
913
Avg teacher salary
£44,695
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.5:1
Academy trust
THE BASILDON ACADEMIES

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL

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Salary
Minimum Wage
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
23 October 2026
Closing date
6 November 2026

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