Cleaner (3.20pm-5.20pm)

Rockingham Primary School is now recruiting for a part-time evening Cleaner to start as soon as possible.

About the role

Permanent, Part time Term Time

Rockingham Primary School is looking to employ a dedicated and hardworking cleaner to join our existing team.

We are looking for a friendly and competent individual, preferably with some experience of cleaning in schools, hospitals or commercial premises. The successful candidate will be required to follow and adhere to a cleaning schedule to ensure that the premises are cleaned and tidied to the highest standard and to create a pleasant environment for both staff and pupils in the school. You will need the ability to work with limited supervision, be physically fit as the job will involve some lifting and carrying and have an awareness to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

The hours are 10 hours a week/ 2 hours a day - Monday to Friday 3.20 pm-5.20 pm, term time only plus one week in the summer holidays .

• To carry out daily cleaning in allocated areas as directed by the Site Supervisor or Assistant Headteacher

• To keep designated area clean and safe for pupils

• To ensure that a high level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the school on a daily basis.

• To vacuum all carpeted areas and to wash or mop the floors of the cloakrooms • and toilets in designated areas. • To sweep and mop spillages in corridors and social areas.

• Remove litter from entrance areas, including mat wells as necessary.

• To undertake regular cleaning of toilets, including dealing with minor acts of vandalism.

• To undertake the daily stocking of toilets with soap, towels and paper, within areas of responsibility

About our Academy

In our March 2022 Ofsted, they commented that “pupils are proud of their caring school." They commended the school on the positive relationships, which was summarised by one of our pupils in the report: "Teachers don’t put you down. They pick you up."

We are very proud that Ofsted also noted “pupils are happy and behave well. Classrooms are calm and pupils are keen to succeed.”

Our close-knit team work hard to ensure every child at Rockingham has the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential in all walks of life at school, beyond and in the future. We would love you to come and visit us and see our fantastic pupils first-hand. We look forward to welcoming you.

Who we are looking for

• Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties

• Is punctual and reliable.

• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.

• Ability to prioritise work.

• Able to work with minimum supervision or as part of a team.

• Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards.

• Be flexible to changing demands of the post

Salary & Benefits

• NJC02 £22,366 FTE/ £5,309.68 pro-rata per annum
• Term time plus one extra week
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. 

Apply now

To complete our application form, please click on ‘apply here’. 

Should you require any further information before submitting an application please email office@rockinghamprimary.co.uk

Start Date is: As soon as possible after all pre-employment checks have been completed 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.