Cleaner (Ditchling (St Margaret's) CE Primary and Nursery School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 10 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Thursday 10 December at Midday

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Ditchling (St Margaret's) CE Primary and Nursery School, Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU
Phone: 01273 844130
Email: office@ditchling-ce-prim.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.ditchlingprimary.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About the role

Are you the right person to clean our fabulous site? Do you take pride in providing a clean environment for others?

We are looking for a self-motivated person to provide a cleaning service, working alongisde our caretaker. The vacancy has arisen due to changes in circumstances for our current cleaner. Duties to include: cleaning of classrooms and washrooms, sweeping, wiping surfaces, mopping and ensuring cleaning equipment is maintained. Training will be provided to fulfil the role.

Hours of work: 10 hrs per week for 52 weeks of year (Permanent Contract). Additional 5hrs per week on claims basis during COVID-19 pandemic (claims).

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 05:30-07:30 (Hours can be condensed during school holidays by arrangement). During the current pandemic an additional 1 hr each day from 07:30-08:30 will be required, this will be paid on claims basis.

Starting Salary: £9.25 per hour (£4,822.16 per year for 10 hr week contract)

Holiday allowance: 21 days holiday (plus a total of 12 days made up of Bank Holidays, Christmas concessionary days and statutory days leave)

Start date: 5th January

Closing date: 10th December 2020 at 12:00

Interviews: 11th December 2020

We hope you can offer:

• commitment to providing a safe, clean and hygienic environment for all the community

• commitment to good time keeping and a conscientious approach

• a willingness to work hard as part of a team

We can offer you:

• a happy workplace with friendly, supportive colleagues

• loyal, supportive and committed governors

• friendly children, supportive parents and a thriving village community

• contributions to a Local Government Pension

You are welcome to visit the school prior to making your application. Please contact the school office. For further information and to request an application pack, please contact:

Ditchling (St. Margaret’s) CE Primary and Nursery School, Lewes Road, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU. Tel: 01273 844130 office@ditchling-ce-prim.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, however, this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced CRB disclosure for this Authority. Equal opportunities: East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Additional information

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Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.