3 x part time Cleaners (Domestic Operatives)

Job start date: As soon as possible.  

Hours per week: 15 all year round  

The Blue Coat School
Metchley Lane
Birmingham
B17 0HR
Telephone number: 0121 410 6812

Contact email: recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com

Contract type: Permanent

We are seeking 3 part time Cleaners (Domestic Operatives) to join our fantastic team here at BCS. Each role offers 15 hours per week which can either be morning of afternoon shifts, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidates specific areas of responsibility will be:

● carry out reactive cleaning works across the campus

● carry out scheduled/routine cleaning works across the campus as directed by the Domestic Supervisor

● carry out additional cleaning where necessary in conjunction with the setup of various school events

● report any maintenance issues to the Estates and Compliance Manager

● continue to attend training courses to stay current and relevant within their role

● be punctual and adaptable, and dress in a smart but practical manner

● maintain the confidentiality of the School’s affairs and those of its parents and pupils

● work effectively as part of the team providing support where required

General Duties and Responsibilities:

● exercise loyalty to the Headmaster and to the School, upholding and maintaining its traditions and ethos

● support and assist the Headmaster and his Senior Leadership Team in providing a happy, secure, safe and stimulating environment in which the children can reach their full potential

● support the Headmaster in fostering parental involvement and in keeping parents informed of school policy, the curriculum and other matters of importance in conjunction with other senior colleagues

● comply with all regulatory requirements

● comply fully with the requirements as set out in the DfE document ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and any relevant supplementary guidance

● comply fully with the requirements as set out in the HM Government document ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and any relevant supplementary guidance

● abide by the School’s current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the First Aid and Health, Health and Safety and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies, and take appropriate action in accordance with all such documents as and when necessary

● establish and maintain effective working relationships with governors, colleagues, potential parents, current parents, agencies and children

● take responsibility for one’s own professional development, attending INSET courses and other relevant courses and conferences as required

There will also be an opportunity to tour the school on the interview day.

Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School. The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

How to apply:

You can download an application form

You can also obtain an application form by collecting directly from the school (Bursary building) or by emailing: recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com who can provide a copy.

Application forms, together with a supporting letter addressed to the Frankie Paterson (Estates & Compliance Manager) should be returned to: recruitment@thebluecoatschool.com 

Interviews dates will be scheduled for shortlisted candidates as soon as possible.

Applications can only be accepted using the School’s application form, which will be made available with each individual job advert.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.  

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.  

This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.