Cleaner

Job Description

School: Westwood Academy

Position: Cleaner

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 12 hours 30 minutes per week (40 weeks - Term time plus 2 additional weeks)

Scale: 1 Point 2

Actual Salary: £6,637.29

Application Closes: 9th September 2024 Midday

Interview Date: week commencing 16th September 2024

There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.

We are seeking a Cleaner to join our friendly Site Team. Working alongside the Site Manager you will be responsible for cleaning any areas of the school to a high standard as directed. The successful candidate will need to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic person who enjoys using their own initiative. Previous cleaning experience and knowledge of Health and Safety would be desired but is not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to work 12 hours 30 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 15:30 pm to 18:00pm.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

· The knowledge of how to use cleaning tools, products, machinery and equipment to support the cleaning of all areas of the school.

· The ability to be on time and able to work to deadlines to clean areas within the time given.

· Commitment to improving our learning environment by maintaining high standards of cleaning.

· Attention to detail

· The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

· Effective organisational and interpersonal skills,enabling you to manage tasks efficiently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

· The ability to work independently and take initiative,taking pride in your work and consistently seeking opportunities to contribute to the team's success.

· The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

What we can offer you:

· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

· A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

· A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

· Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.

· An additional week's holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.

· A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

Take the Next Step:

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01702 559467, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.

Westwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

As part of the South Essex Academy Trust we are an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed please send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.

Job Description and Person Specification is also included in the attachments.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Information about the School

There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.

We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.

Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.

Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.

If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!