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Peak Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Cleaner to join the School as soon as possible.

Post: Cleaner

Location: Peak Academy, Drake Lane, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5HDM

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade B, Point 2-3, £20,441 - £20,812 per annum, pro-rata

Actual Annual Salary Range: £7,660.68 - £7,799.72 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time, term-time only (41 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

Under the direction of the line manager to fully contribute to site cleanliness ensuring all facilities are clean and available for use attaining high standards of cleaning and hygiene throughout the school environment.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for candidates that have the following qualities and experience:

• Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions, including COSHH regulations and an awareness of health and hygiene procedures
• Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standards and use appropriate equipment
• Experience of general cleaning work
• Ability to work on own or as part of a team
• Ability to relate well to children and adults

About the School

PEAK Academy is a day specialist provider of education in Dursley, Gloucestershire for children and young people aged from 11 to 16 years who have an SEMH profile. There are currently 60 pupils on roll but Reach South plans, in partnership with the LA to diversify both number and age range.

PEAK formally joined Reach South in August 2022. The Trust has secured capital to ensure the capacity for growth and diversification.

PEAK’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. To achieve this goal the school looks at the unique impact social, emotional, and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence.

REACH South is a forward-thinking academy trust that puts the child, and their diagnosis first. Springfields Academy, Calne was the first Reach South special school (Ofsted good March 2022. NAS advanced status June 2022) In September 2023 SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) will open. The three schools will work very closely to meet, lead, and shape regional agendas.

Come and join the team at The Peak Academy as we work together for the very best ways of supporting our pupils and their needs. You will work in a stunning environment on the Cotswold way, with passionate colleagues. You’ll have a clear induction programme, a wonderful wellbeing team and a range of training to develop your expertise as a SEND practitioner. Our work never lacks a challenge, but it’s a massively worthwhile one and one we always face together.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 15 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 26th February 2023

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the week commencing 6th March 2023

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking on the following link: https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/138429/EDV-2022-PA-23300

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: £20,441.00-£20,812.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 26/02/2023
Reference ID: [221121AR1]