Cleaner
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week 14:45-17:45. Monday to Friday, Term Time only (38 weeks a year).
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £7,482
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Cleaner on a permanent basis with immediate effect due to expansion of our team. The posts offer an excellent opportunity to work in our highly successful academy.
The Cleaning Department has a strong team working ethos, is very supportive of new members of staff with an induction programme in place and on-the-job training provided.
Personal Qualities
Prior experience of working within a commercial cleaning environment is an advantage, however, we will provide training to those candidates who have not worked as a Cleaner in a previous role.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment, ability to work within a team and manage their own time effectively to ensure that the role is completed in the timeframe set.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
In accordance with the job description for Cleaner, the main responsibilities are as follows:
- to work as part of a team and to provide a high level of cleaning.To undertake the cleaning of areas, as specified by the Cleaning Supervisor or Cleaning, Catering and Hospitality Manager.
- the postholder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out their required duties and report any potential hazards.
- to undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, vacs, wets pick-ups and in health and safety and the use of cleaning chemicals.
- all employees are expected to show a responsible attitude to health and safety issues and have due regard for their personal safety and that of others.
What the school offers its staff
Remuneration and Working Time
15 hours per week 14:45-17:45. Monday to Friday, Term Time only (38 weeks a year).The hours of work required will be on a permanent basis, with preferable hours as stated, however, we would be happy to accommodate flexibility of start or end times accordingly.The actual salary is £7,482. Annual salary for a Cleaner will be in accordance with the National minimum wage, Band 1 Point 7.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.
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About Plume School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1736 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Plume School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- d.ologunde@plume.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01621854681
The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.
The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.
The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.
The vast majority of pupils are White British.
The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.
The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.
The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references.
Visits to the Academy are welcome.
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