Cleaner - Wednesbury Oak Academy

Wednesbury Oak Academy are seeking to appoint a highly dedicated Cleaner to support the site team. We are looking for a friendly, reliable, efficient Cleaner to work as part of the cleaning team. Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given. This is a great opportunity to work with forward thinking staff and be part of a passionate enthusiastic team.

The successful applicant will;

• be able to provide efficient and effective cleaning support, including ensuring that security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards, in a timely fashion by using the correct methods

• the post holder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified are adhered to

• to carry out ad hoc cleaning duties as necessary or as requested by your line manager

• have a basic knowledge/experience of using products and equipment used in cleaning

• have the practical ability in polishing, dusting, cleaning, washing and sweeping

• have proven ability to be able to converse positively with Caretaking/Facilities management and teaching staff

• be able to adopt a flexible approach to the post

• have a broad knowledge of Equal Opportunities

• have knowledge of Health and Safety in relation to cleaning and hygiene

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

You will join a team of friendly supportive professionals in an academy.

To apply please complete the application form and return it to admin@woak.co.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

You will join a team of friendly supportive professionals in an academy.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Application forms and further details are available from the school office.  If you wish to receive an application pack please contact the school office at: admin@woak.co.uk . Alternatively you can download an application form below.

Application forms should be returned directly to the school at admin@woak.co.uk

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Please return application forms to the school either by email or post.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

HOURS: 7.5 hours per week, term time only

GRADE: Grade A, SCP 2, (23,656p.a.), Actual Salary £4,186 - £4,241 p.a.

LOCATION: Wednesbury Oak Academy, Greenacre Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0AR

CLOSING DATE: 03/12/2024

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received