Salary:
NJC2 FTE £23,656 per annum, £8,639.88 pro rata per annum; Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
6 March 2025
Job overview
Fairfield Academy is now recruiting for a cleaner. This role could be your next career opportunity. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
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, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
This is a fixed term maternity cover role to 31st December 2025, 15 hours per week, 40 weeks worked per year contract.
Undertakes 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.
Empty waste paper bins and removes waste to a designated area.
Undertake other cleaning duties e.g. carpet and upholstery valeting, stain, chewing gum and graffiti removal, de-scaling sanitary appliances.
Undertake routine equipment safety checks, cleaning, maintenance and storage e.g. waste removal and filter cleaning.
Salary & Benefits
* NJC2 FTE £23,656 per annum, £8,639.88 pro rata per annum.
* 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.
* Experience of working in a school environment.
* Previous employment as a cleaner.
* 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 premise.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please click "here".
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.
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 on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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