Cleaning Assistant - Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

To apply, please download PARTA and PARTB application forms from our website: https://priesthorpe.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/cleaner/

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Job Description and Person Specification

Want to work in a fun and friendly team as a cleaner and get Co-op benefits too?

We’re looking for a Cleaning Assistant to join our team!

As a Cleaning Assistant you will undertake any duties and responsibilities relating to the effective and efficient running of the cleaning team. This could include cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards as directed, collecting and disposing of waste and refilling/replacing soap, towels and other materials around the academy.

You will work 12 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Hours will typically be from 15:30 – 18:00 on Monday to Thursday, and 15:30 – 17:30 on Friday.

How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and be resilient.

You’ll do all this while capturing the spirit of our vision and values and role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is situated in Pudsey and just 15 minutes from both Leeds and Bradford centre with places for 1250 students and 135 staff. The Academy has a very special ethos, which visitors continue to comment on. Equity and equality are key drivers for us in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel within a highly inclusive and supportive community.

Why us? What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!

Benefits include:

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rated for part time)
Dedicated well-being weeks at the end of each term and a well-being committee
Supportive Academy Leadership Team
Local government pension scheme through West Yorkshire Pensions and recognised continuous service
Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 10% Co-op discount or 20% on double discount days. Money off legal and funerals too
Co-operative credit union
Health-care cash-back scheme with money towards glasses
Free flu vaccine
Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for support from counsellors or advice around finances or legal
Travel season ticket and rental deposit loan

Our Values

We follow the Co-op’s ‘Ways of Being’ which are:

Succeed together – Cooperating is what makes us different; we’re better and stronger when we work together.
Be yourself, always – We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn’t about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op.
Do what matters most – What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes.
Show you care – We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.

So, if you believe in our values we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are strongly welcomed. Please contact prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk or call 0113 2574115 and ask to speak to HR or the Principal’s PA. You can also view a virtual tour here: https://youtu.be/bq7aJECZmTc

If you have any further questions please contact Emma in the HR team: prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Thursday 29 June 9:00am

Interviews will take place on: TBC

How to apply

Let’s get the ball rolling, apply now. The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process. Please complete PARTA and PARTB application forms attached from our website - https://priesthorpe.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/cleaner/ - and email back to prie-hr@coopacademies.co.uk before the application deadline. If you need a paper copy of the application form please pop into school and ask reception.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions. If the attached documents do not meet your accessibility requirements, please contact the recruiter directly. For more information about the accessibility of this website, please click this link https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/accessibility.