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Cleaner Facilities - Part-time

Minterne Junior School and The Acorn Centre, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2463-70S
  • Posted:09/10/2017
  • Pay:KR2 £14856-£15252
  • Start Date:Nov 2017
  • App Close Date:25/10/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:02/11/2017

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed cleaner to join our school. The successful candidate will be required to work 12.5 hours per week from 3.30pm–6.00pm daily during term time plus undertake additional specialised deep cleaning programs during school closures. Holidays are to be taken outside of normal school term dates.

Applicants should be able to work as part of a team, be reliable and trustworthy and have a flexible and willing approach. Flexibility is required to cover sickness.

The successful candidate will:

  • be flexible, pro-active and a team player
  • have successful experience working within a school environment (although not essential)
  • be able to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and children
  • be patient and have a good sense of humour
  • be able to manage own time effectively to prioritise the work
  • be dependable and act as a role model to the children by upholding the aims and values of the school
  • be committed to safeguarding our children at all times

Successful experience working within a school environment would be beneficial but training will be provided.

An understanding of health and safety in relation to this role would also be beneficial.

The salary for this post will be paid pro rata on Kent Range 2 (FTE £14,856).

Please apply online via Kent Teach. For further information please contact our Site Manager on 01795 472323.

Closing Date: Noon Wednesday 25th October 2017

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 2nd November 2017

Information about the school

Minterne is a large 3 form entry Junior School with an attached speech and language unit called The Acorn Centre. The school serves a pleasant residential area of the town. Facilities are excellent and include an ICT suite with 35 PCs. The school has a large, well-stocked library. We have also built a second hall.

The supportive staff work closely in Year Group Teams. Minterne was graded as Good by Ofsted in October 2021. The school is well known for Creativity, Sport and Music.

Minterne is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. The infant and junior schools share a specialist unit resource for children with speech and language difficulties.

Minterne is committed to stringent Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment. Any anomalies or gaps in employment history will be vigorously pursued prior to any job offer.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Catherine Hurst
  • Address:Minterne Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1SB
  • Telephone: (01795) 472323
  • Email: office@minterne.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01795) 475223

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.