Cleaner
Ark Alexandra Academy, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PG10 days remaining to apply
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.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ark Alexandra Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1552 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ark Alexandra Academy website (opens in new tab)
Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year. We work across a split site, which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development. At our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form were all judged to be Good.
Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.
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.
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