8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    24 February 2025

  • Closing date

    23 January 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    9 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 17.5 hours per week, 3.5 hours per day anytime between the hours of 2:30pm and 6:30pm

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£9231 (£12.07ph)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Previous experience of a similar role would be an advantage, however, not essential, as on the job training will be provided.

Applicants will have:

An understanding of general cleaning processes

A good understanding of Health and Safety

Knowledge of cleaning regulations e.g. COSHH

Ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships

Ability to work effectively with other adults in the school

Good organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines

What the school offers its staff

KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

Flexible working opportunities

Applicants are asked to indicate on their letter of application their preferred hours of work. Any set time period of 17.5 hours between 14:30 and 18:30 to suit you

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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About The King Edmund School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1430 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Phone number
01702 545771

KES is a large, mixed comprehensive school serving a geographically and socially diverse area in South-East Essex. Many of our students travel by bus to school from outlying areas; we also take a significant minority of students from the unitary authority of Southend.
We are a school with a strong community feel. We are guided by our values and we believe these help foster a culture where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their Personal Best. Our students and staff treat each other with kindness and mutual respect and we celebrate diversity whilst promoting a culture of inclusivity, where every student feels seen, heard, and valued for who they are. We believe that a diverse community enriches the learning experience for everyone and prepares our students for success in a global society.

Arranging a visit to The King Edmund School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk.

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