CLEANING ASSISTANT

Location

Walton-le-dale High School, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RN (731 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335726
School website: www.wldhigh.co.uk

Summary

Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy at Walton-le-Dale High School, part of the Aspirational Futures
Multi Academy trust family of schools. Here at Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust we firmly believe that
providing the best possible working environment for our staff leads to the best possible outcomes for our
students.

The founder school in our trust , which opened in February 2023, was Parklands High School. Gillibrand Primary
School, Balshaw Lane Primary School and Walton le dale High School joined us the following academic year.
Highfield Primary School is the latest school to join our trust from 1st September 2024, and as a newly
established trust, we are at the beginning of an exciting journey, and we are looking forward to deeper
collaboration within our family of schools and beyond.

In our trust we place enormous emphasis on professional development, underpinned by research, for our staff.
We aim to ensure our students finish their education with us as well-rounded, well-grounded individuals who
will make a positive contribution to society, which is partly achieved by ensuring our workforce is professionally
challenged and supported by comprehensive CPD programmes. We are not, however, an exams factory, as
successful individuals must also be equipped with the skills and qualities necessary in today’s global society.

Our personal development programmes along with an abundance of opportunities for student leadership and
extra-curricular activities result in compassionate, open-minded and inquisitive young people who are willing
and able to make a difference.

Staff in our trust benefit from:

● a culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance
● a culture that promotes well-being initiatives
● access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday
health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for
prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions,
whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym
membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
● opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities and school trips
● an open-door policy, allowing any colleague to speak with a member of the Senior Leadership Team
without an appointment
● excellent relationships between the Trade Unions and the trust schools

Thank you again for taking the time to read this application pack, which, along with the school’s and the trust’s
websites, will have inspired you to apply for the advertised post.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 24/02/2025

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Lorraine Hodgson on 01772 335726

Proposed Interview Date:

25/02/2025 

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.

 

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.