Cleaner

Job Description

PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL & COLLEGE

CLEANER (10 hours per week)

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 1, Point 2

Salary: £5,910 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to undertake cleaning within the school according to Procedures Codes using a variety of methods including machinery and adhering to safety regulations.

This post is 10 hours per week, 43weeks per year (38 weeks term time plus 1 week non-pupil days and 4 weeks working during school closure periods).
The working hours are 15:30pm - 17:30pm Monday to Friday.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

To carry out cleaning in all and any areas of the school.
To carry out, as necessary the replacement of roller towels, renewing supply of toilet rolls and replacement of bin liners.
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.
Frequency of cleaning to be undertaken as directed by Procedure Codes.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

Ability to follow instructions.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to manage own time effectively.
Basic understanding of Health & Safety.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School & College?

We can offer you:

A Competitive Salary
Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee Benefits:

Excellent pension scheme
A Health Cash Plan
Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care plan
Annual free flu vaccination
Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Discounted cinema tickets
Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l418benbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDY0ODYxM3wxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM2Mzc0NjB8MA%3d%3d?i=G4xuebW6bTI%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 2nd January 2025
Interviews will take place week commencing: 6th January 2025

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.

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.

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.