The posting
Our cleaners play a pivotal role in our school, to ensure that we provide the best possible learning environments for our students. Our cleaners are part of our whole school team who ensure we continue to provide the highest standard of education.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop and learn. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music, and arts and engaging with our local communities.
The role:
- Undertake a full range of cleaning duties using domestic and industrial cleaning equipment to ensure all areas of the educational setting are maintained to a specified quality standard
- Clean floor space in teaching, communal and office areas using appropriate techniques and equipment e.g. mops, sweeps, spray cleans, machine scrub, dry, buff, and suction clean
- Clean all internal surface areas e.g. walls, windows, work surfaces and sanitary appliances using appropriate techniques, equipment and materials e.g. washing; dusting; damp wiping; polishing and cleaning.
We have a number of cleaning hours available, which we are happy to offer on a flexible basis.
Salary & Benefits
NJC3, FTE £24,796 per annum. Part time hours paid on a pro-rata basis based on contracted hours.
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
- Holiday discounts
- Cinema tickets
- Restaurant booking discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Basic standard of education
Ability to clean and maintain a full range of industrial and domestic cleaning equipment and materials
Ability to use tact and demonstrate empathy with facility users, students and staff
Ability to work as part of a team
Understanding of health and safety issues associated with cleaning materials, equipment and premises
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely based on their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
