Cleaner Facilities - Part-time

Strood Academy, Strood

• Ref:MED887-6905-186S
• Posted:14/03/2018
• Pay:£7.50 per hour
• Start Date:Apr 2018
• App Close Date:27/03/2018 at 00:00
• Interviews:April 2018

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About the role:  Strood Academy are seeking to appoint a Cleaner to ensure the designated areas of the academy premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. The working basis of the position is 25 hours per week (6.00am - 8.00am and 3.00pm - 6.00pm) during Term Time only. Occasional overtime may also be offered; this is an ideal role for those seeking part-time employment.  Please note that we can consider a split shift i.e if candidates are only available for mornings or afternoons; if this is the case, please clearly state it on your application and note that a flexible approach is essential for the role.  

Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, the post-holder will undertake the following duties;

• Cleaning, washing, catch mopping and sweeping.
• Emptying of litter bins
• Polishing and dusting where appropriate.
• Using powered equipment (e.g. Vacuum cleaners, polishers) where appropriate
• Undertake major cleaning during academy holidays as agreed with the Facilities Manager.

Please note;

• The designated areas may include toilets, washrooms and corridors.
• Duties will vary between term and closure periods.
• All duties must be carried out within the codes of practice of the Academy’s Health and Safety Policy.

We are looking for people with the following skills and attributes;

• No formal qualifications required
• Is flexible and prepared to take on a range of tasks
• Is able to communicate appropriately with young people and adults
• Is able to work as part of a team
• Is prepared to undergo further training if required. 

Working for Strood Academy:  Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community.  Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our education vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.

Our core values are creativity, collaboration, distinctiveness, respect and sustainability which are embedded and evident in all of our activities.  We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our Academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.  Leigh Academies Trust invite those with the relevant expertise and ambition to join them in supporting a learning institution capable of preparing students for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:  Strood Academy, part of Leigh Academies Trust since January 2017, offer all employees the

Information about the school

Working for Strood Academy: Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community. Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our educational vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.

Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful, and resilient in our journey towards excellence. Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.

Our core values are to be:

Inquisitive Respectful Resilient Kind Our purpose at Strood Academy is to:

nurture students’ aspirations and build resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy; shape leaders within a global community; develop and celebrate knowledgeable and inquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and; help young people develop into well-educated, considerate and caring citizens. We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.

Why work at Strood Academy?

Our recent OFSTED inspection has confirmed that the academy continues to be judged ‘Good’ and is very strong in many aspects and areas. The full report can be found on our website and I would like to share a quote which reflects the culture and ambition we all have for our students. ‘The principal advocates a culture of high expectations, aspirations and traditional values. Leaders’ high expectations are reflected in the ambitious International Baccalaureate curriculum. This provides a global perspective that encourages pupils to be inquisitive lifelong learners. To read the full report please click here.

Centralised behaviour system and detentions - simple for teachers to follow allowing disruptive-free classrooms. Our commitment to the development of all staff - CPD on Wednesday afternoons and the opportunity to collaborate with staff from other schools in the LAT. Also all staff at Strood receive regular coaching feedback through our on-line platform on-track. Strood academy is easily accessible by A2 and the high speed train can allow for travel into London in less than 30 minutes. We have a common sense approach to workload. All teachers are expected to feedback or live mark. We also work closely as a Trust allowing for centralised resources to be shared across our secondary schools.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy White
• Address:Carnation Street, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 717121
• Email: LWhite@stroodacademy.org