School Cleaner/Hygiene Operative

Lydiard Park Academy are looking for a reliable and hard-working School Cleaner/Hygiene Operativeto join our dedicated Site and Hygiene team

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: 15 per week

Working Weeks: Term Time + 2 holiday working weeks (41 weeks per year)

Salary: Trust Grade 1 (£24,522 gross per annum) £9,339 actual gross per annum.

This is a part time; ongoing position and your working hours would be on early morning or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday. The part time shift is usually 6am to 9am for mornings or 3pm to 6pm / 4pm to 7pm for afternoon shift however it may vary sometimes due to the demands of the role. The ideal candidate will have some flexibility to assist with cover needs which arise during the course of work. 

Closing date: We will review applications as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.

Lydiard Park Academy are currently seeking to recruit ambitious individuals for a Cleaner/Hygiene Operative role. Working under the supervision of the Facilities Manager/ Senior Caretaker, you will be responsible for ensuring that designated areas (including classrooms, corridors, and washrooms) are kept to the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness to facilitate an ideal teaching and learning environment for all staff and students.

What does it take?

You will be a people person; team player and you will have a passion for providing the highest standards of service. If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the job description for more details on the specifics of this role. This post is for term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks per year) and It is expected that annual leave will be split between term times and school holidays.

**Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment, where you can tour the school, talk to pupils and staff about life at Lydiard Park Academy. **

About Lydiard Park Academy:

Lydiard Park Academy is proud to have maintained its Good rating after a recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. The school continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and is a consistently trusted choice for families with its broad and ambitious curriculum

We are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the educational experience for our pupils and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to excel. We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.

About The Park Academies Trust:

The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.

Are you:

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching?
• Willing to work flexibly in the face of changing demands?
• Inspired by young people achieving their potential?
• Motivated by the prospect of building on our recent exam successes?

We offer:

• A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success
• A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
• Excellent opportunities for CPD across the Trust.
• Competitive salary
• Staff Discount via Pluxee Portal
• Support from experienced and knowledgeable colleagues across the Trust
• Attractive Pension Scheme