Cleaning Assistant (E3077) - Co-Op Academy Priesthorpe

We’re looking for a Cleaning Assistant to join our team!

As a Cleaning Assistant you will undertake any duties and responsibilities relating to the effective and efficient running of the cleaning team. This could include cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards as directed, collecting and disposing of waste and refilling/replacing soap, towels and other materials around the academy.

You will work 12 hours per week, term time only, +5 days. Hours will typically be from 15:30 – 18:00 on Monday to Thursday, and 15:30 – 17:30 on Friday.

How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and be resilient.

You’ll do all this while capturing the spirit of our vision and values and role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is situated in Pudsey and just 15 minutes from both Leeds and Bradford centre with places for 1250 students and 135 staff. The Academy has a very special ethos, which visitors continue to comment on. Equity and equality are key drivers for us in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel within a highly inclusive and supportive community.

Why us?

What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rated for part time)
• Dedicated well-being weeks at the end of each term and a well-being committee
• Supportive Academy Leadership Team
• Local government pension scheme through West Yorkshire Pension Fund and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 30% Co-op discount
• Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

Our Values

We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:

• Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
• Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
• Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.

So, if you believe in our values we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are strongly welcomed. Please contact prie-hr@coopacademies .co.uk or call 0113 2574115 and ask to speak to Emma or Louise in HR. You can also view a virtual tour here: https://youtu.be/bq7aJECZmTc

If you have any further questions please contact the HR team: prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th March 9:00am

Interviews will take place on: TBC

How to apply 

Let’s get the ball rolling, apply now. The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. Please complete PARTA and PARTB application forms and email back to prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk before the application deadline. If you need a paper copy of the application form, please pop into school and ask reception.

Application forms can be found here on our website: Co-op Academy Priesthorpe - Vacancies (coopacademies.co.uk)

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.