Cleaner
Pield Heath House School
Hillingdon
- £9,420.75 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Grade 2, Scale Point 2
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2024
Job overview
Hours: 15 hours per week; Monday – Thursday 3.30pm - 6.30pm, Friday 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Term Time + Staff Training Days + 1 Week/15 hours during the School Closure Periods for high level ‘deep’ cleaning
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed cleaners, who will work in partnership with the Operations Manager to deliver the operational needs of the site, ensuring that it is well maintained for the school community.
You will make sure that designated areas of the school are cleaned to a high standard, whilst adhering to health and safety procedures. Friendly, reliable and highly motivated, the successful candidate will use their own initiative and manage their time effectively to maintain a clean and tidy site.
The successful candidate will:
- Have high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
- Be reliable, hardworking and flexible.
- Be able to work individually and as part of a team to carry out a range of cleaning duties.
- Take pride in their work.
- Be able to use own initiative.
- Have an understanding of safeguarding.
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- A welcoming friendly community providing the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid morning and lunch breaks.
- On site lunches available.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am on 21st October 2024.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
If you have not heard from us by 25th October 2024, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
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About Pield Heath House School
About Pield Heath House School
At Pield Heath School we provide a secure, enjoyable and stimulating place to work and learn, where our students maximise their learning experiences and potential.
"Our school is a rewarding and inspiring place to work. We are very proud of our achievements and the children that we are privileged and advantaged to work alongside" is how one of our teachers describes working at Pield Heath House School.
History and Ethos
Founded in 1901 we are a non-maintained school for young people aged 7-19. We offer day, residential and short break provision for those with moderate to severe learning difficulties, complex learning and behavioural needs, including autistic spectrum disorders and associated speech, language and communication difficulties. Our aim is to provide a broad range of learning experiences so that all our students reach their full potential, are able to live life to the full and become valued and valuable members of their communities.
We are a Catholic School but welcome students from all other faiths. Our ethos is founded on the principle of respect for all regardless of religion, gender, race or social background, we value the contributions of all individuals equally.
Location
Located in Uxbridge, Middlesex we are situated close to the M25 and M4 motorways with ample car parking on site. We are well served by excellent public transport links being a short bus ride from Uxbridge tube station on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines.
Our School
Our school provides learning in small class sizes with a high level of individual support. Each of our students has a personalised education programme which addresses their specific needs to live a fulfilled life in a challenging and changing world. We offer a differentiated curriculum supported by an experienced Therapies team who work alongside educational and residential staff in supporting the development of each individual student. Our students who board benefit from learning life skills in a 24 hour curriculum.
On site, in addition to our residential house we also have a well-equipped sensory room, soft play area and for those students who are unable to access learning in a classroom environment we have an Inclusion Hub which provides individual spaces for learning and developing the skills to allow the student to reintegrate, over time, back into the classroom. We have a horticulture team and students are able to learn and develop their skills within our extensive grounds. Students enjoy and develop by cycling on our Cycle Track and learn road and travel safety in our Travel Training Centre.
We are proud to be a Thrive accredited school and follow its principles to help support the emotional and social development of our students. Pield Heath is a member of the British Institute for Learning Disabilities (BiLD) and embrace the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to support our students. We support staff, therapists and parents to deliver a programme for each student to help improve their confidence, independence, behaviour and social interactions.
Our Team and Professional Development
Our staff are a supportive, dynamic and forward thinking team of professionals who are committed to working together to obtain the best possible outcomes for our young people. They participate in on-going CPD training and we regularly invite external organisations to lead additional training sessions. We are a Training School as part of the West London Teaching Schools Alliance and offer mentoring opportunities and successfully training teachers alongside St Mary's University.
Pield Heath is a demanding, yet rewarding environment and we are committed to working together to obtain the best possible outcomes for all our young learners.
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