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Ref 191156
Number of Posts 1
Grade Scale 3, SCP 11, Term Time Only.
Salary £8761 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 15 hours a week.
Closing Date 26/07/2024.
Location
Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (766 on roll)

Tel: 01772 719060
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard working and committed Cleaning Assistant to join our team of Site Staff. We Care, We Challenge, We Commit are at the heart of all we do, and you will join a fabulous team of staff who share the passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge and who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of Fulwood. You will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwood’s journey to be an Outstanding school.

We seek to appoint an experienced candidate who has:

  • Drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and a sense of humour
  • Contributions to make to the wider Academy.
  • Dedication to improving the opportunities for the pupils of Fulwood Academy.

    We can offer you:

  • A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community
  • A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
  • A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
  • The opportunity to join an academy with exciting plans for the future
  • An environment focused on raising standards
  • Opportunities for career development

    Working Requirements:

  • Minimum 15 hours per week working 3pm – 6pm. Term Time Only + 2 weeks
  • Closing date:  Ongoing Interviews: TBA

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Fulwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders at Fulwood Academy are subject to an Enhanced DBS check following the offer of a post, and any offer is subject to satisfactory checks being obtained.


  • Essential Experience

    Ability to work as part of a team

    Good communication skills

    A positive and driven attitude

    Desirable Experience

    Cleaning Experience within a school environment

    Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Livesey, School Business Manager. 01772 719060
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Philippa Ward, PA to SLT: p.ward@fulwoodacademy.co.uk.
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    For partnership or multi-agency opportunities LCC conditions of service may not apply. Please check before completing your application form.

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.