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Cleaner - Plymouth

Cleaner - Plymouth

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Plymouth

  • Expired
Salary:
TSAT Pay Group 1 Pro rata to £9,752 - £10,003 for hours and weeks stated (£20,102 - £20,619 per annum FTE)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
4 June 2023

Job overview

School Cleaner

Salary: TSAT Pay Group 1 Pro rata to £9,752 - £10,003 for hours and weeks stated (£20,102 - £20,619 per annum FTE)

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year 

Location: Plympton Academy

Closing Date: 04/06/2023

Interview: TBC


The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Cleaner at Plympton Academy. Successful candidates will be adaptable, motivated and have a good eye for detail. School cleaning duties typically include; sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, hoovering, and emptying bins, and similar duties as directed by the line management. Previous experience is not necessary, as full training will be provided.

The working hours are 4 hours per day Monday to Friday and is term time only plus an additional 2 weeks for deep clean during holidays. 

Your new role:

For further details please see the attached Job Description and person specification

  • Thoroughly cleaning areas to the required specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment
  • Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff or pupils
  • Undertaking training in use of methods, materials and equipment as instructed by your Supervisor
  • You will work safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment, being mindful of hazards to other staff and pupils. Compliance with the Health and Safety practices within the school
  • You will replenish supplies of toiletries, plastic bags, paper towels, hand gel etc as directed.


Our School

Plympton Academy is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school located in Plympton, Plymouth. The school is the cornerstone of a thriving community that is stronger through collaboration. 

To find out more about our school click here.


Our Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

  • Think about their Thinking
  • Be their Best self
  • Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances


Next Steps

If you are interested in working for our Trust in our Facilities Team, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk 

About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

As part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we benefit from working cohesively as a family of schools for the benefit of our children, and for the adults who work here too. The Trust supports with planning, trips, events, CPD and much more to ensure that all of our teachers are fully supported, enabling them to ensure that they can deliver the best learning that we can offer. Our mission is to “transform life chances”; at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust we believe education has the power to change lives and children only have one chance to get this right. To ensure all our academies focus on our mission school leaders translated our mission to core values that would be demonstrated and evident in all our Academies:

Child First, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve

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