Cleaning Operative

We are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children's learning? Are you looking for a new challenge? The Hathaway Academy are looking to appoint an individual to undertake day to day cleaning and sanitisation of the building and facilities, always ensuring Health & Safety compliance. The successful candidate will join our academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. To succeed, you will have previous experience in a similar environment with basic cleaning methods and the use of equipment. You will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy and the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. We are keen to secure a positive Cleaning Operative who can make a telling contribution to our team. The department is part of a well led, mutually supportive cleaning team and the appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by a Catering Supervisor, and strong SLT. Come join us! We are an Ofsted rated GOOD academy in Grays, Essex and a part of Academy Transformation Trust. Our mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for our pupils. We will work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve while sharing our common vision and values. This commitment also extends to our staff who are key to our success. We believe that every child does matter and that confidence is at the heart of their successful achievement. Our way of working is to build trust through high quality working relationships, which engages pupils and all those involved in their learning, thereby giving them the confidence to achieve successful outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of the Hathaway family and will benefit from working with the most wonderful pupils and alongside experienced, friendly and welcoming staff members. In addition, you will also be able to access continuing CPD. Academy Transformation Trust has an Employee Benefit Platform where many things can be accessed such as:

• Home and Electronics - this benefit helps you spread the cost of a huge range of technology and home appliances from Currys PC World and John Lewis and Partners. Orders are placed directly with the retailer and delivered straight to your door
• Cycle to Work - Save up to 37% on the latest bikes and accessories for your commute to work.
• Bike Shop - Outside of Cycle to Work, bikes for the whole family, children's' bikes, components and bikes over £1,000
• Lifestyle Savings - access a huge range of discounts across the UK's major retailers including technology, fashion, supermarkets, travel and much more!
• Vivup highfive - Our organisation's own recognition platform is an easy new way to recognise colleagues' hard work, achievements and milestones all you have to do is download the APP.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential, impartial assistance to help you in times of need including a 24/7 help line
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Why not come and join the Hathaway family and make a difference. Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.