Key Role Information

Salary
5971.10
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
15/07/2022 10:00
Interview
19 July 2022
Start
1 September 2022
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
G1, SCP 1
Department
Premises
Hours per week
13.75
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Ref: SCH-PAT-0170

 

Required for September 2022

 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 - 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas. 

 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Cleaning Assistant at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. This candidate will be responsible for providing a clean and hygienic school environment, undertaking basic record keeping as directed, and maintaining orderly and secure storage of supplies.

 

This is a 13.75 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract.

 

The school can offer:

 

  • hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what pupils can achieve.
  • a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
  • significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the trust.
  • the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.

 

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

  • has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
  • will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.
  • has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.
  • can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
  • has the ability to form effective relationships with pupils and parents/carers.

 

To apply for this role and view a job specification please visit the Trust’s website: www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies

 

For more information on the role, or to discuss a visit (depending on current covid restrictions), please contact the school at 01977 703270 or via email at admin@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk.

 

Completed application forms should be returned via the online Face-Ed applicant system no later than 10:00am on Friday 15th July 2022.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent desirable
Grade C/ 4 or Equivalent

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to relate well to children and adultsessential
Ability to prioritise and use own initiative individually and as part of a teamessential
Attention to detailessential
General cleaning work in a non-domestic environmentessential
Willingness to participate in development and training opportunitiesessential
Willingness to observe the Code of Safe Working Practice for Caretaking and Premises (staff)essential
Willingness to gain awareness of health and hygiene proceduresessential
Willingness to gain awareness of COSHH regulationsessential
Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautionsessential
Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standardsessential
Ability to operate commercial equipment, for example, floor scrubbers

Personal Qualities

Willingness to work flexible to attend evening meetings as requiredessential
Resilience and high personal standardsessential
Exceptional levels of integrity and confidentialityessential
Flexibility with a willingness to support and contribute to school/Trust events, as requiredessential
High expectations for self and others, and a strong commitment to raising achievementsessential

Qualifications

Willingness to undertake training relevant to the roleessential
Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications or English and Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification
Support Work in Schools (SWiS) Level 2 qualification
Cleaning and Support Services N/SVQ Level 1 or equivalent experience, or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to achieve these

About Us


Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School

Mrs N Metcalfe

recruitment@halfpenny.org.uk

Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BW

Safeguarding Information

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.


The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.  Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.