Cleaner at Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School is looking to recruit a flexible, hardworking and highly motivated individual to undertake cleaning duties within the school. You should be an appropriately skilled person who is committed to achieving a clean, safe and well organised environment for our school community.

As a cleaner you will work collaboratively with the Site Manager to deliver high quality cleaning services which forms an essential part of the school environment. You will be driven to maintain high standards which will help to enhance the children’s learning experience.

The successful candidate will be:

• Appropriately skilled and committed to achieving a clean, safe and well organised environment for our school community.
• Be a team player; working together with other school staff and uphold the values and ethos of the school.

About the School
Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery school is a small one form entry school in Plymouth. We pride ourselves on having a village school feeling in the city. We have great relationships with children and families ensuring a holistic approach to learning. Our dedicated staff have formed close working relationships to foster growth and collaboration. We are situated close to local woodland where we regularly have forest school sessions and our outdoor space provides perfect opportunities for outdoor learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly school. 

About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.