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Cleaner
at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Stoke-on-Trent in Stoke-on-Trent (Published at 17-01-2025)
Grade 2, point 3 - £12.45 per hour, 42 weeks per year Closing Date Midnight, 19th Jan 2025 Start Date As soon as possible Positions Available 1 Interview Date(s) TBC
About this Role
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We believe in creating a safe place where all students can learn, thrive and achieve no matter their background. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.
About this role
The purpose of the cleaner is to provide cleaning services to support the academy in delivering effective teaching and learning for our students, including but not limited to the following duties:
- Cleaning duties throughout the Academy including specialist cleaning during holiday periods such as deep cleans.
- Key Holder responsibility
- Maintaining health and safety and reporting any concerns to the manager.
- Awareness of COSHH and ensuring chemicals are handled correctly.
- Ensuring practice is in line with Academy policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues.
- Be flexible to changing demands of the post
- Be driven, motivated, adaptable, resilient, reflective and have a good sense of humour.
- Be punctual and reliable
- Take pride in a job well done, committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- An understanding of H&S and hygiene are important.
- Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role
- Trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Initiative and the ability to work without supervision, but as part of a team
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. There’s nothing more important than educating the next generation, and our teams across Ormiston are continuing to undertake excellent work to make sure that the opportunities we provide have the greatest impact for every child and young person. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
If you require any further information, please contact George Johnson at gjohnson@ossma.co.uk or on 01782 882200.
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
