Cleaning Assistant (Part Time)

The GORSE Academies Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers'/LGPS pension (where eligible

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hillcrest Academy within The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking a committed Cleaning Assistant to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager, handle cleaning materials safely, and contribute to high standards of cleanliness across the academy.

We are committed to safeguarding and, as part of our recruitment, the successful candidate will undergo full employment checks including an

Qualifications

• Ability to safely handle and use potentially hazardous cleaning materials.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Team player

Reading safety labels

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Hillcrest Academy is seeking to recruit acommitted andhard-working colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This is a key position within the Academy, contributing to the provision of a safe,cleanand well-maintained environment for students,staffand visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional cleanliness and standards throughout the academy building . The post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.

Potential applicants should have:

• The ability to safely handle and use potentially hazardous cleaning materials in the process of general cleaning.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Sufficient reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

At Hillcrest Academy, we firmly believe that children have one chance, and that we have the opportunity and responsibility to create young people who have all the skills and characteristics needed to go on to greatness. We are proud of our role at the centre of a vibrant, wonderful community, we feel privileged to welcome every child and family into our holistic academy. It is our promise to ensure that children currently living in the Chapeltown, Harehills and surrounding areas of Leeds enjoy access to a truly inspirational primary academy. We continue to show through our work in partnership with other schools and colleagues within The GORSE Academies Trust that no barrier will in any way limit either the quality of a child’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which our children are able to rise.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Hillcrest Academy.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.