Salary: East Sussex Grade 1 - £23,151
Closing date: 15/07/2024
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 10
Job posted date: 01/07/2024
Closing date: 15/07/2024

Job Description

Working pattern: 10 hours, Monday-Friday, 3.30-5.30pm, 39 weeks term time + 5.4 weeks during school holidays
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata):  £6,144 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Can you help us to provide a hygienic, safe workplace for our students and staff?

We are seeking a cleaner to join our friendly team. This is the role for you if you have a keen eye for detail, a flexible approach and can act on your own initiative. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, however full training can be be provided.
You will ideally have:

  • Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials

Please download the attached job description and person specification for further information.

West St Leonards Primary Academy

At West St Leonards Primary Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing each and every pupil to help them reach their full potential. Our strong relationships with our supportive community of parents and carers form the cornerstone of our school ethos.

We are committed to delivering excellent teaching and providing fantastic facilities for our pupils. Our nurturing and welcoming environment promotes a sense of belonging and empowers children to embrace challenges without fear of failure, enabling them to become confident lifelong learners.

The academy has a total capacity of 380 pupils. The academy also hosts a special facility for up to 12 children with moderate learning difficulties and physical disabilities.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

  • Automatic annual pay increments
  • High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
  • A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
  • Generous public sector pension scheme
  • Discounts on retail & travel
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme
  • Charity giving
  • Take a closer lookWork With Us - Brighton Academies Trust

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.  Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust

Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


We welcome applications from all members of the community. 
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To have an informal discussion about this role please contact Dominic O'Regan, Principal office@wslprimaryacademy.org.uk

Please apply today. 

Key dates
Closing date: 15 July 2024
Interview date: 19 July 2024
Proposed start date: ASAP

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