Cleaner

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness. The role is 12.5 hours per week, with hours Monday to Friday 3:30–6:00pm, and may include additional occasions paid as required.

The successful candidate will be reliable, professional and able to work as part of a team within a Catholic multi-academy trust environment. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply.

Qualifications

• 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3:30–6:00pm all year round.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in school premises.
• Flexible and able to respond calmly in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties connected with cleanliness of the environment and school premises to maintain high standards.
• Provide a flexible, seamless cleaning service within the school.

Skills

Good rapport with staff

Friendly and patient

Team player

Job description

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School. You will be required for 12.5hours per week and your hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 3.30 to 6.00pm all year round.

There may be other occasions when you will be required, for which you will receive payment.

The main duties of the role are:

Undertake duties connected with the cleanliness of the environment and school premises to maintain high standards in the internal and external appearance of school buildings.

To provide a flexible, seamless, customer focused cleaning service within schools.

The successful candidate will:

Establish a good rapport with all staff and students

As well as being professional, be friendly, patient and understanding towards the students

Be flexible, motivated and able to follow instructions and remain calm in difficult circumstances

Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.

Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

Have strong moral and ethical principles and values.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from three other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our developmen
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• o Flu vaccination clinics
• o Eyecare vouchers

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and therefore, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted.

[1]Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.