cleaner / facilities attendant

St Nicholas Catholic High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic cleaner/facilities attendant to provide an effective and efficient service in helping to maintain student facilities to an excellent standard within school.

Key responsibilities will be to supervise designated student toilets during afternoon lesson periods ensuring students respect the facilities, use them appropriately and in a timely manner, to minimise time spent out of lessons. The role will include managing toilet queuing and maintaining a signing in system of students using an iPad.

Responsibilities will also include ensuring the toilet facilities are kept accessible, safe, clean and in good working order by carrying out regular checks of the toilets as required and reporting any damage and or requesting replacement stock.

Prior experience is not essential although a background in a similar role and/or school environment would be desirable.

· In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, St Nicholas Catholic High School will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

This a permanent, part-time post, based on Grade 2, SCP3 Gross Annual Salary Range £24,796, to be pro-rated. Between 10 and 25 hours per week, over 43 weeks per year (Term-time plus 4 weeks during the school holidays). Two shifts available AM between 6 am and 8 am, PM shift between 3.30 pm and 6 pm. There is also an additional one-hour lunchtime shift available.

Applicants can apply for either AM, PM, Lunch-time shifts, AM and PM shifts, or all three shifts. Please specify your preference in your application.

Actual salary: 10 hours per week £6,373 / 20 hours per week £12,746 / 25 hours per week £15,933.

Safer Recruitment Process for all applications at St Nicholas Catholic High School

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the school's safeguarding policy on the school website here https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Safeguarding-Policy-2024v2.pdf

As a result, we would like to draw the following safer recruitment checks to your attention:

All appointments are made subject to:

· An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check

· Checks of professional status where applicable.