Job Description

We are looking to recruit a

Facilities and Cleaning Officer

to join our team at Turner Free School. The successful candidate will be responsible for locking the school and making all safety checks at the end of the day. Duties will include ad-hoc repairs to the school building and grounds. Inspecting and patrolling the school building and grounds as well as carrying out cleaning duties. This will involve mopping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying bins, cleaning corridors, toilet areas and all related duties. You will also be required to move furniture and use heavy duty cleaning equipment. You must have a can-do attitude and work well in a team. Previous industrial cleaning essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience of facilities and operational functions (desirable) Experience of working with, or willing to be trained in the use of Computer Assisted Facilities Management Software (CAPM) (Essential) Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable) Own Transport (Desirable) Be Reliable and Trustworthy

What We Offer

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute Regular wellbeing and social activities Counselling and mental wellbeing support Access to Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to work scheme Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

22.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 17:00 - 21:30

Year Round

Start Date - ASAP

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Chartham Primary School, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, St Stephens Infant School, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures...Empowering children's futures...Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk'

They will:

Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. o Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. o Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. o Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. o Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. o Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. o Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. o Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. o Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Turner Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,040.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person