Cleaner - Part-time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-319S
• Posted:15/10/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 3 (pro-rata) - £18425
• Start Date:December 2021 or sooner
• App Close Date:12/11/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 15th November

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We have a vacancy for a Cleaner to join our friendly site team for 15 hours per week from December 2021 or sooner.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining areas of this Special School to ensure they are kept in a clean, hygienic and safe condition. You will be employed on Kent Pay Range 3 (approx £9.55 per hour) pro-rata, and will be required to work for three hours per day, Monday to Friday during term-time  (39 weeks) plus four weeks during the school holidays.  These hours may be worked either early morning (6.00am to 9.00am) or late afternoon (3.30pm to 6.30pm) to suit the candidate.

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.

Ifield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

The benefits of working at Ifield School are:

• Working within a supportive and caring environment
• Career development, with many opportunities for learning and training
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards, KCC Employee Benefit Scheme
• Automatic enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing with access to resources and services
• A confidential support line which provides free counselling, support/advice on a wide array of areas

For more information about the post please contact the school on 01474-365485 and ask to speak to Mr Paul White, Site Manager.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

Job Contact Information

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

Documents

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• Cleaner Job Description