We are looking for a conscientious and committed cleaner to join us onsite and provide a happy and safe environment for both staff and students.  This is a hands-on role that requires energy and passion for a spotless environment. You must work to a  high standard, have a good attention to detail and most importantly take pride in your work.  Cleaning experience is preferred however full training will be provided.  The position is based on working 22.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week.

Key Responsibilities/tasks:

• Undertake cleaning duties which may include dusting, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, polishing, toilet cleaning in areas of the establishment.
• Assist in the preparation of rooms and appropriate work areas e.g. meeting rooms, classrooms.
• Restocking facilities e.g. soap, paper towels. Report when stocks are low.
• Store all equipment and chemicals used in the appropriate manner.
• Undertake specialised cleaning programmes during the school closures or other designated periods.
• May complete checklists to say work has been completed.

Ormiston Six Villages Academy, is an exciting and supportive place to work.  At the academy, we provide students with a safe, positive environment to explore, learn, investigate and develop into confident young adults who are ready to enter an ever changing and competitive world. We aim to stretch, to stimulate and grow a love of life-long learning.  Ormiston Six Villages Academy is a secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Chichester in West Sussex and there are 750 pupils on its roll.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest school trusts in the country. OAT’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

If you have any further queries or wish to arrange a tour of the academy, then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canadas, Administration Manager, on 01243 546802 or by email ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk.

Please apply before the closing date of 17 November.  Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Six Villages Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974