School Cleaner - The Smith Foundation

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Smith Foundation.

The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2023

We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated School Cleaner to cover maternity leave. 
•    Are you a confident, highly motivated and efficient individual who has a flexible approach to their work? 
•    Do you have experience of working in the cleaning industry?
•    Do you have a positive attitude and mindset which mirrors the physical and mental health and wellbeing ethos of the Smith Foundation?
•    The successful candidate will possess the necessary qualities to play an integral role in the smooth running of the Smith Foundation’s Cleaning function.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Visits to the foundation are encouraged.  For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: HR@thesmithfoundation.org.uk 
All our roles are by application via TES.com. Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website https://www.whsschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/ (please note we do not accept CV’s).

“Staff are incredibly proud to work here. They receive regular training, including for safeguarding, which encourages them to help the school constantly progress."  (Ofsted 2023)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful application will:
•    Have a suitable standard of Numeracy and Literacy
•    Have experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
•    Have knowledge cleaning best practices and the ability to follow instructions
•    Be approachable and able to communicate effectively whilst building relationships with your team, colleagues and students
•    Have good organisational skills
•    Be confident and highly motivated
•    Be able to work on own initiative
•    Be passionate in motivating, inspiring and safeguarding young people and team members 
•    Be honest and act with integrity, be trustworthy and understand the need for confidentiality
•    Embrace and support the school’s Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos 
•    Have a positive attitude and mind-set, embracing the positive physical and mental health and wellbeing ethos. This includes role modelling self-care and reflection as part of our wider curriculum
•    Have the ability to promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality in the school at all times.

Our recruitment process is further embedded, ensuring our commitment to Safeguarding and our alignment with the Safer Recruitment procedure.  The process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online search in line with the KCSIE 2022 Guidance.
 The school values equality and diversity across its workforce and aims to ensure our staff community is reflective of the diversity of the children and young people within our care. We are also committed to promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of both students and staff and reflects life in Modern Britain.  

OUR OFFER 
•    A friendly and inclusive working environment.
•    Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
•    A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts.
•    A competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
•    An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan.
•    Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary).
•    A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support.
•    A learning and development programme and CPD.
•    Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme.
•    Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of 
•    discounts and benefits.
•    50% towards the cost of branded work wear.
•    Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service.
•    Free staff lunches and on-site parking.
•    Staff Savings Scheme.
•    One life day and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved.