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Cleaner

Ark Alexandra Academy, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PG

This job expired on 7 October 2024

• Closing date

  7 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,433 PRO RATA - £22,433 PRO RATA

Cleaner job summary

Cleaner

 Start date: November 2024

Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: Ark Outside London Support Scale 1, Pay Point 2 (£22,433) pro rata

Actual salary: £9,070.84

Hours: Part-time – 15 hours per week, 3.30pm – 6.30pm, 39 weeks per year plus 5 weeks to be worked in the school holidays

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 07 October 2024

The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We are looking for a reliable Cleaner to join our hard-working team who clean our two campuses. You will have your own dedicated area and will have access to a range of online training for your role.

As part of the cleaning team, you will play a vital role maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for our students, staff and visitors. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will contribute to providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere within the school premises.

We offer health benefits such as Healthcare Cashplan, Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme or if you prefer retail therapy, staff discounts (online and in-store) via instant vouchers or reloadable gift cards from the Ark Rewards scheme.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Have experience of cleaning to a high standard, preferably in a school environment

• Pay attention to detail and have a strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene

• Be able to take ownership of tasks and complete to a high standard

• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

• Be able to manage a high-volume workload & prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines

• Have the ability to work independently and follow instructions

• Be flexible in covering other team members when required, even if it’s on the other campus

For more information, please read the job description and person specification available for download from here.

Our School:

Ark Alexandra is a large secondary academy in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary in the successful Ark network. A popular school that is over-subscribed, we have grown to have over 1,500 students this year.

Our school is on an exciting rapid upward trajectory. Ark Alexandra operates as one school across two 6FE campuses. This creates the dual benefit of working within a small school family setting, whilst providing unique opportunities for growth, development and career opportunities that exist in a large school model.

As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin our ethos, culture and behaviour. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

How to apply:

Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting to complete an online application form. Please ensure you complete your application with fully.

Please note: we are unable to accept applications via CV. We will also be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged. You will be able to pause, save and log back in to complete your application up until the vacancy closes.

 

To find out more about our school, please visit our website: www.arkalexandra.org 

 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact HR on ALEHR@arkalexandra.org   

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

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About Ark Alexandra Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1431 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ark Alexandra Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-alexandra-academy

We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.

Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary school in Hastings. We have grown from 10 to 12 form entry and operate a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model, which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement under a new leadership team, which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place a primacy on traditional values: discipline, courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.

As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels.

In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.

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