Cleaner

Charnwood College is now recruiting for a Cleaner to join our Housekeeping Team. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Permanent role, 15 hours per week, 38 weeks term time only.

• Undertake a full range of cleaning duties using domestic and industrial cleaning equipment to ensure all areas of the educational setting are maintained to a specified quality standard.
• Clean floor space in teaching, communal and office areas using appropriate techniques and equipment e.g. mops, sweeps, spray cleans, machine scrub, dry, buff and suction clean.
• Clean all internal surface areas e.g. walls, windows, work surfaces and sanitary appliances using appropriate techniques, equipment and materials e.g. washing; dusting; damp wiping; polishing and cleaning.
• Empty waste paper bins and removes waste to a designated area.
• Undertake other cleaning duties e.g. carpet and upholstery valeting, stain, chewing gum and graffiti removal, de-scaling sanitary appliances.
• Undertake routine equipment safety checks, cleaning, maintenance and storage e.g. waste removal and filter cleaning.
• Replenish sanitary and hygiene supplies e.g. soap, hand towels and toilet rolls.
• Report faults, damage, breakages, vandalism or any issue that may affect or impact on routine education activity.

About our Academy

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to becoming part of a small, caring, friendly and vibrant school community.

Delivering academic excellence, embracing the value of enrichment and investing in community citizenship is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

We believe the learning environment we create and maintain is key and will ensure students lead successful and happy lives, acquiring the knowledge they need to progress through the key milestones in our education system and embark on careers of their choosing. As well as knowledge, we must also educate them with the ‘cultural capital’ that they need to become the future citizens of their communities so that they develop into adults who will champion change in society, guided by a strong sense of discipline and moral purpose.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 2, FTE £23,656 per annum (pro rata £8,423.89)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Experience cleaning
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Committed to own professional development and that of others
• Proactive, flexible and a can do attitude
• Adaptable to change that positively impacts students
• Accepting of deligate duties and responsibilities within the role
• Be organised, self motivated and to be able to manage priorities
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and co-operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel respected and able to give of their best.
• Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
• Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children – identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.
• Aware that the Trust will take all steps to prevent those who pose a risk of harm from working with children. Recruitment procedures ensure rigour in identifying and rejecting people who might abuse children.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and Safeguarding.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trusts mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here'.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.