Cleaning Assistant

The Role

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. We aim to provide professional work environments where our people have the support and tools to do a great job and push our children and young people to scale new heights in a safe and secure environment. 

At Orchard Head Junior, Infant & Nursery School, we aspire to be a happy, vibrant and successful school. We believe in laying the foundations on which children can build their futures. Our staff work hard to instil an early love for learning; they aim to capture and nurture it, enabling our children to grow into confident, independent and successful individuals. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Cleaning Assistant to join the team at Orchard Head J, I & N School. The candidate will be responsible for providing a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards. They will undertake basic record keeping as directed, report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements, and refill and replace consumables. 

The role is a 10 hours per week, all year around, permanent contract.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who: 

• has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential. 
• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils. 
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative. 
• has experience of working in a similar specialist area. 

Benefits - What we can offer you? 

At Orchard Head, every member of our team, whether in teaching or support roles, plays a pivotal part in contributing to the ongoing success of our students. In return, we provide a wealth of benefits, as we believe Our People Matter. 

• Experience the warm, welcoming, and social environment at Orchard Head J, I & N School, often praised by visitors for its positive atmosphere and the exceptional friendliness and support of our staff. 
• We highly value every member of our team, and we are proud of our focus on professional learning and development as we are of our reputation. 
• Access to recognised training and leadership courses. 
• Enjoy our modern staff room, offering a comfortable environment. 
• Our highly visible senior leadership team is there to support you throughout the school day, along with a collaborative team of colleagues within the department and across the school. 
• As a staff member, benefit from our employee assistance program, offering services such as physiotherapy, 24/7 GP access, and personal or professional advice on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and more. 
• Enjoy additional perks like free on-site parking, flu jabs, childcare vouchers, gym discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and much more. 
• We offer a very generous pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution and life assurance of at least three times your salary. 

This is not an exhaustive list, but just some of the reasons to be a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust, Orchard Head J, I & N School, and our community! 

To apply for this vacancy or view a job description please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies. 

For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 732945 or via email at admin@orchardhead.patrust.org.uk 

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Friday 10th May 2024. 

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 (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form. 

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