Cleaner - Maternity - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-414S
• Posted:30/05/2023
• Pay:KR3 approx £8,183 per annum pro rata (£21,293 FTE)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:16/06/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:27th June 2023

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Ifield School are looking to recruit a hard working, conscientious cleaner to join our friendly site team to  cover maternity leave on a fixed term contract for 15 hours per week, from June 2023 until June 2024, subject to review.   

The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining areas of our Special School to ensure they are kept in a clean, hygienic and safe condition. You will be employed on Kent Pay Range 3 (approx £11.04 per hour) pro-rata, and will be required to work for three hours per day, Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 9.00am or alternatively 3.00pm to 6.00pm during term-time (39 weeks) plus four weeks during the school holidays. Please note that some flexilibity is required as these timings will differ during the school holidays.

In addition, the postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day. 

Applicants will be reliable, flexible, trustworthy and expected to have experience of cleaning to a high standard and be confident in the use of relevant cleaning equipment. You will also need to be able to work within set routines and to form effective working relationships with colleagues and other members of staff.

It is essential that you understand and are able to apply health and safety procedures relevant to the job.

The successful candidate will also require good everyday communication skills and written and numeracy skills appropriate to the role.

What we can offer the candidate:

• Working within a supportive,caring and rewarding environment
• Career development, with many opportunities for learning and training
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards, KCC Employee Benefit Scheme
• Enrolment in local government pension scheme
• Focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line.
• Comprehensive CPD programme.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, will also be subject to an online search. Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

For more information about the school please visit  Ifield School - Home. If you have any questions about the role please contact the school on 01474-365485 and ask to speak to Mr Paul White, Site Manager or Leigh Picton.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

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