Cleaning Assistant

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CLEANING ASSISTANT - ST NICHOLAS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point: 1, scp 2
Salary:£20,441 FTE, £5,524 Actual Salary, £10.60 per hour
Hours of work:10 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7am - 9am
Contract: Permanent, All year contract
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks

Would you take pride in keeping our school environment clean, attractive and safe?

St Nicholas Primary governors are seeking to appoint a reliable and conscientious cleaner to join our hard-working facilities team. The role will include general cleaning duties throughout our school. Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

We are a small school with a big heart and a love for learning. St Nicholas is in the west of Hull with places for 210 pupils aged 5-11 years. It is based in the historic 1897 Sailor’s Families Society Orphanage and is a happy, friendly school, built on history and which relishes the challenge of preparing children for the future. We are rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted and continually strives to improve further.

Applications are invited from experienced cleaners, although full training will be provided. A knowledge of COSHH and school experience would be advantageous but are not essential.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily classroom and shared area cleaning
• Mopping hard floors and vacuuming carpeted areas
• Damp wiping all furniture, fixtures and fittings, emptying bins
• Maintaining toilet/washroom cleanliness
• Liaising with the Site Manager for larger seasonal projects
• To undertake relevant Health & Safety training
• To report any potential site issues to the Senior Site Facilities Officer/Senior Cleaning Assistant

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have previous experience or a general knowledge of cleaning and cleaning methods
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
• Be organised and show initiative
• Be an excellent communicator and approachable to all staff and stakeholders
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a small cleaning team
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the school and the community
• Take pride in a job well done

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.

Applications are welcome from those who are suitably qualified and experienced.

For an informal discussion, please contact Cat Barwick, School Business Manager,, at St Nicholas Primary School.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.

Closing date for completed applications:8am, Tuesday 12 September 2023

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Cat Barwick at St Nicholas Primary School.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download an application form from our Trust website https://www.humbereducationtrust.co.uk/vacancies , complete and email to Cat Barwick via sbm@broadacre.het.academy

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary: £10.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All HET schools are continuing to comply with government guidance to manage the risk of serious illness from the spread of the Covid-19 virus. We have a detailed risk assessment in place ensuring control measures help to protect our community.

Work Location: In person