Cleaning Assistant

Ref: SCH-PAT-0170
Establishment: Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School Location: Pontefract Salary: 5971.10 Department: Premises Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 15/07/2022 10:00 Interview Date: 19/07/2022 Start Date: 01/09/2022

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 13.75 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: G1, SCP 1

The Role

Ref: SCH-PAT-0170

 

Required for September 2022

 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 - 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas. 

 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Cleaning Assistant at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. This candidate will be responsible for providing a clean and hygienic school environment, undertaking basic record keeping as directed, and maintaining orderly and secure storage of supplies.

 

This is a 13.75 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract.

 

The school can offer:

 

  • hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what pupils can achieve.
  • a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
  • significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the trust.
  • the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.

 

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

  • has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
  • will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.
  • has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.
  • can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
  • has the ability to form effective relationships with pupils and parents/carers.

 

To apply for this role and view a job specification please visit the Trust’s website: www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies

 

For more information on the role, or to discuss a visit (depending on current covid restrictions), please contact the school at 01977 703270 or via email at admin@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk.

 

Completed application forms should be returned via the online Face-Ed applicant system no later than 10:00am on Friday 15th July 2022.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent Grade C/ 4 or Equivalent
Desirable

Skills

Qualifications
Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role
Essential
Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications or English and Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Support Work in Schools (SWiS) Level 2 qualification
Desirable
Cleaning and Support Services N/SVQ Level 1 or equivalent experience, or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to achieve these
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Willingness to work flexible to attend evening meetings as required
Essential
Resilience and high personal standards
Essential
Exceptional levels of integrity and confidentiality
Essential
Flexibility with a willingness to support and contribute to school/Trust events, as required
Essential
High expectations for self and others, and a strong commitment to raising achievements
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to operate commercial equipment, for example, floor scrubbers
Desirable
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Essential
Ability to prioritise and use own initiative individually and as part of a team
Essential
Attention to detail
Essential
General cleaning work in a non-domestic environment
Essential
Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
Essential
Willingness to observe the Code of Safe Working Practice for Caretaking and Premises (staff)
Essential
Willingness to gain awareness of health and hygiene procedures
Essential
Willingness to gain awareness of COSHH regulations
Essential
Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions
Essential
Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standards
Essential

Related Documents

Safeguarding Information

Pontefract Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Pontefract Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School

Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BW

Mrs N Metcalfe

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