What is the job role?

When staff, students and families walk through our gates and onto our site, they belong to the Whitley Academy Community. In this community, we build meaningful relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Our classrooms, corridors and the school environment are safe spaces where nobody is judged and everyone is valued. In our community, we are proud of our school and committed to supporting all staff and students to “be the best you can be”.

We are looking to appoint two friendly and enthusiastic cleaners/lunch time assistants to join our team, working under the supervision of our Cleaning/Catering Manager. The cleaning role is to undertake as part of a team the cleaning of designated areas within the Academy, ensuring that it is kept in a clean and hygienic condition. The supervisory post is to supervise lunchtimes in the dining area and undertake cleaning as necessary.

The successful candidate must be:

- Committed to making a difference to the lives of pupils,

- Resilient with a strong personal drive,

- Someone who has high expectations of both students and their colleagues,

- Values driven and

- Someone who can forge positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.

We will offer you:

- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed,

- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations of and aspirations for all of our students,

- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace,

Number of Hours:

Cleaning – Two part time/casual posts working 17-20 hours per week between 2:00pm to 6:30pm. Term time only

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant – casual post working 2 hours per day between 12.15-2.15pm.  Term time only

Temporary/Casual – Fixed term up to 21^st July 2021

We hope that after considering all the information provided, you will decide to make an application.

Relevant Dates

Closing Date:  21^st October 2020

Interview Date:  Planned for week commencing 2^nd November 2020 (date to be confirmed)

If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.  CV’s not accompanied by a completed application form will not be accepted. Completed applications should be returned to: vacancies@whitleyacademy.com

Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well for your future career.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Employment at the Academy will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

Coventry City Council