Casual Cleaner

The Priory Learning Trust; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory Learning Trust is seeking Cleaners for The King Alfred School in Highbridge. This role involves maintaining a hygienic and safe environment, contributing to the school's overall aims. Previous cleaning experience is desirable, and the Trust offers a supportive workplace with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required but some previous cleaning experience desirable.
• Training in basic cleaning methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning and routine maintenance services.
• Report any potential dangers to the Cleaner in Charge.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Ability to work with limited supervision

Job description

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year 2023) is looking to recruit various Cleaners to work at our The King Alfred School – An Academy site in Highbridge.

At TKASA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.

As part of this role, you will;

• Work under the general direction of the Cleaner in Charge / Cleaning Supervisor, provide cleaning and routine maintenance services necessary to meet the defined standards and qualities essential for a hygienic, healthy and safe school environment.
• Act as an integral part of the school staff team, and as such to make a contribution to the overall aims of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for reporting to the Cleaner in Charge or Cleaning Supervisors any situation which potentially poses a danger to any pupil or member of staff in the school.

The successful candidate will have;

• No formal qualifications required but some previous cleaning experience desirable.
• Training in basic cleaning methods.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Proposed Interview Date: 06 June 2025

Proposed Start Date: 07 July 2025

Safeguarding Statement:

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment."

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

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