Cleaner

CLEANER

Grade 1 £22,366 (Actual Salary : £10,491; £11.59 per hour)

Term-time only plus one week

20 hours per week (2-6pm)

Based at Meadow Park School, Abbey Road, Coventry CV3 4BD

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and flexible team player to join our cleaning department and support the school in continuing to achieve high standards of education. Under the direction of the Catering & Cleaning Manager, you will undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the school, ensuring that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. The successful applicant will join a growing team of support staff who are committed to ensuring that Meadow Park students have the best educational experience possible. Training will be provided.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of seven schools across Coventry and Warwickshire, of which Meadow Park School is one. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

Meadow Park was recently inspected by Ofsted and graded ‘Good’ for Attitude to Learning, Personal Development and Leadership (November 2023). The Lead Inspector noted in their report that:

“Pupils, parents and staff all describe the significant improvements that have taken place at the school since the arrival of the new headteacher”;

“There is now a clear and ambitious vision evident from all leaders to improve the quality of education for all pupils”;

“The school is welcoming to all pupils and frequently described as caring and compassionate”.

The successful candidate must be:

·        Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

·        Have experience of commercial cleaning

·        Able to prioritise workloads and show initiative.

·        Flexible in their approach to work.

·        Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”

We will offer you:

·        A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.

·        A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.

·        A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.

·        Frequent opportunities to collaborate with staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.

·        A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and as such, the post would equally suit someone with experience of working in a school or someone, without previous experience, looking for a role in education.

Candidates who submit an application form before the closing date, may be invited for interview early, therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th December 2024     

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through our Every Candidate Portal. Click the link below to take you directly to the site.

https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=614fae58-96d0-49b7-a689-31049d7bad34

Alternatively, you can click on the ‘application form’ on our careers website which will direct you to the application page.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format, or to request an application form via email please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

If you are a new user to our portal, you can click on ‘Register’ to complete your candidate profile. If you want to apply directly for this role and not save your data for any future vacancies, you can click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the Every page.  

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.