CLEANER

Location

Broughton-in-amounderness Church Of England Primary School, Church Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JB (292 on roll)

Tel: 01772 862788
School website: www.broughton-pri.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

The governors of Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England School are seeking to appoint a cleaner. This is a temporary position, in the first instance, with the possibility of a permanent contract in the future. The successful candidate will be expected to work two and a half hours every day either from 3:45pm to 6:15pm. They will work under the direction of the site manager. The post will also involve some holiday cleaning. Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will: - be able to work effectively as part of a team - take pride in their work and clean to a high standard - be able to work in an organised and methodical way - have a flexible attitude to work - be willing to support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school Please note that the requirement to have a faith reference is desirable only.

All potential candidates are welcome to contact the headteacher, Oliver McPhail, for an informal discussion or to email head@broughtonprimary.co.uk for further details. Applications must be on the Blackburn Diocese application form. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Broughton C E Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils. This post will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references will be checked prior to appointment.

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

Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata, full year basis.

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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 12pm on 22nd April 2025

Desirable Experience

Cleaning experience in a school environment

For an informal discussion please contact:

Oliver McPhail - Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date:

25/04/2025 

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.