Cleaner

Vacancy for a Cleaner at Crosshall Junior School

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3, Point 3 £7,023

Hours of work: 12.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 2.5 hours per day. The hours can either be 2.5 hours every morning (6:00am-8:30am) or 2.5 hours after school (15:30pm-18:00pm).

39 weeks (term time plus 5 days)

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic cleaner to join Crosshall Infant School! You will play an important role in ensuring our school provides a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors. You will follow agreed cleaning schedules and ensure that all areas are cleaned to a consistently high standard, helping to provide a positive learning environment for our pupils.

Responsibilities

• To operate effectively both domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment.
• To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically and inform the cleaning supervisor when stocks are low.
• Work to academy guidelines at all times, particularly in relation to the health and safety policy.
• To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order.

The ideal candidate

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to undertake all the physical aspects of the post.
• Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment.
• Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

About Crosshall Infant School

At Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust, we believe in creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated and experienced staff are committed to providing a high-quality education that supports the academic, social and emotional development of each child. Our staff team share a common vision and a commitment to ensure that all of our pupils are exposed to a knowledge rich curriculum, full of exciting first-hand learning experiences, which will prepare them for the world in which they are growing up in.

We invite you to visit us and experience our warm and welcoming atmosphere firsthand. Our staff, students and families are looking forward to getting to know you and working together to create a bright and promising future for all our learners.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.