Cities
Cleaning Assistant
Company
Bruntcliffe Academy
Location
Leeds
Job Type
Part-time
Via
via Tes
Job Description
Contract: 14 Hours Per Week - All Year Round
3pm-6pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm-5pm Friday
Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and hard-working colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This is a key position within the Academy, contributing to the provision of a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional cleanliness and standards throughout the academy building. The post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.
The potential applicant will have:
· The ability to safely handle and use potentially hazardous cleaning materials in the process of general cleaning.
· The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
· Sufficient reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
· Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
· £2k Cycle to work scheme.
3pm-6pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm-5pm Friday
Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and hard-working colleague to the role of Cleaning Assistant. This is a key position within the Academy, contributing to the provision of a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional cleanliness and standards throughout the academy building. The post holder will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.
The potential applicant will have:
· The ability to safely handle and use potentially hazardous cleaning materials in the process of general cleaning.
· The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
· Sufficient reading skills to understand safety instructions and chemical labels, in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
· Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
· £2k Cycle to work scheme.
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