At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, we are currently looking for reliable, diligent and enthusiastic people to work as part of our cleaning team.  With the team, you will be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the school premises, ensuring the children and staff can enjoy the learning environments.

The successful applicant must have a general knowledge of cleaning and good communication skills.  Training in the use of equipment will be provided. It is important that our students have the best learning environment and our cleaners provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout our school buildings to meet this need.  The cleaning will have a focus on classrooms, toilets and communal areas. Experience as a cleaner is desirable but not essential. 

The position requires 16 working hours per week (15.15 – 18.30 daily Mon – Thurs 15.15 -18.15 Fri), term time only plus 2 weeks in the school holidays.

Based in Gorleston, Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a vibrant and happy 11-16 secondary comprehensive academy in the heart of the community.  At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy we strive for excellence in everything that we do. We provide a warm, welcoming, orderly and inclusive school environment, where ‘Everyday Excellent Behaviour’ is an expectation. We believe in doing the everyday things well; Respect, tolerance, courtesy and co-operation. We make no excuse for our high expectations. Our dedicated staff are committed to developing students and themselves and work exceptionally hard to support our students to become imaginative, confident and happy young people with an enthusiasm for learning.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies.  The Trust’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.

The successful candidate will:  

• Be a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues
• Be flexible to changing demands of the post
• Be driven, motivated, adaptable, resilient, reflective and have a good sense of humour
• Be punctual and reliable
• Take pride in a job well done, committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and willing to undertake training relevant to the role
• Have an understanding of H&S and hygiene
• Trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information

The closing date for all applications is 9th August 2024.  Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Cliff Park Ormiston 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.  

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