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Information for Candidates Cleaner

THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST Harland Way Cottingham HU16 5PX

Chief Executive Officer: Dave McCready

Telephone Number: 01482 469838 Email: [email protected] Website: www.consortiumtrust.co.uk

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Letter from the Chief Executive Officer

Dear Applicant,

Can I take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy for the post of Cleaner.

The Consortium Academy Trust is a developing and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust. We are an ambitious community and recognise the impact of exceptional staff on the development of our positive and engaged team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified individual to join our Central Services Team, with the post based at and Sixth Form College. Appropriate career development opportunities will be provided by the Trust. In this pack you will find the Job Description and Person Specification. You will also find information about The Consortium Academy Trust.

In addition you can access further information on the Trust website www.consortiumtrust.co.uk

If you wish to discuss the post please contact Mal Bullivant, Facilities Manager via email at [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 17 September 2021.

Please submit your application to [email protected]

As CEO of the Trust I believe that this is an exciting time to be joining our Trust and I very much hope that after reading the attached information and exploring our websites you will be motivated to submit an application. If that’s the case we look forward to receiving your application and once again many thanks for your interest in this post.

Yours sincerely

Chief Executive Officer The Consortium Academy Trust

Our Trust

The Consortium Academy Trust (TCAT), based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, was formed in September 2017 by the coming together of Cottingham Academy Trust, The Academy Community Trust and and Sixth Form College to form a new Multi Academy Trust. These three schools have a successful history of partnership working, having operated Consortium Sixth Form arrangements for over 25 years. The Trust seeks to build on these relationships to create a regional structure that will see like-minded schools working together effectively within a partnership based on mutual trust and shared values.

The Trust has grown rapidly from the three founding schools and TCAT currently comprises of six secondary schools and three primary schools, as well an associate member, with a total of approximately 7700 learners and a significant staff team. Our academies include Croxby Primary, Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College, and Sixth Form College, and Sixth Form College, , Keyingham Primary, Penshurst Primary, and Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be:

A Trust that promotes academic excellence, where exciting opportunities allow students to excel in all that they do, and leave prepared to achieve all their ambitions.

A Trust whose schools deliver the maximum potential for progress through inspirational teaching and learning, and outstanding school to school support.

A Trust with a leading community role, whose schools are the preferred choice for students, parents and staff.

Our core values underpin everything we do.

Aspiration. We are ambitious and we aim high for ourselves and for others. We believe that we can make a real difference.

Respect. We respect ourselves and we respect each other. We respect our diverse environment and the community.

Integrity. We are honest with each other and ourselves. We do the right thing for the right reasons.

Responsibility. We take responsibility for everything we do. We see mistakes as an opportunity to improve and get things right next time. We do this in an environment where we can take appropriate risk in the pursuit of success.

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Cleaners

Job Description

Job Title: Cleaner – 2 x posts

Pay Scale: scale point 1, £17,842 (pro-rata) Work Pattern: 15 hours a week

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide an efficient and professional cleaning service at the designated premises in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Regulations.

MAIN TASKS

1 Organise and carry out all tasks, as directed, to provide a hygienically clean and safe environment.

2 Comply with all statutory regulations and ensure that COSHH and Health and Safety regulations and guidelines are fully complied with, to maintain a safe working environment at all times.

3 Responsibe for the safe and efficient operation and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment including scrubbing and buffing machines.

4 To wear and maintain the provided personal protective equipment whilst carrying out cleaning and maintenance duties.

5 To contribute to the performance of the team in ensuring high standards of hygiene at all times.

6 To attend training sessions and meetings as required.

Performs other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility. These tasks are indicative of the duties and accountabilities of the role and as such are not exhaustive. They will be reviewed periodically to reflect the changing needs, aims and values of the academy and the wider Trust.

Your duties may involve access to information of a confidential and sensitive nature which may be covered by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All employees of The Consortium Academy Trust will be expected to comply with the GDPR when handling any personal data.

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Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. In addition to the above the post holder must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. In addition you may be expected to take part in any other reasonable duties which may be required.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION FOR CLEANER

Category Essential Desirable Evidence

• Good standard of education, must be able to read and • Relevant training courses Qualifications and Application form understand cleaning schedules, COSHH information and (training will be provided where Training complete timesheets required)

• Good communication skills • Experience of working in a • Good understanding of the general principles of Health and commercial cleaning environment. Application Form Safety and COSHH in the workplace • Ability to develop and maintain Interview • Ability to work using own initiative effective working relationships, References • Ability to project a professional image whilst on duty setting and maintaining high • Ability to prioritise all tasks, to ensure all duties are correctly standards of personal presentation, carried out with minimal supervision, however be aware of communication and support, when to ask for guidance or assistance. promoting teamwork and fairness • Ability to operate cleaning plant and equipment safely, • Commitment to own learning Skills, knowledge and efficiently and effectively, and that all defects are reported in a • Good standard of personal aptitude timely manner. appearance • Ability to share knowledge and good practice with other members of the Cleaning Team • Ability to conform with safe working practices, methods and procedures • Ability to co-operate with the academy, Trust and other enforcing bodies in all matters relating to health and safety and environmental legislation, policies and procedures

Application Form • Interpersonal skills • Energy and enthusiasm • Self motivation Interview • Organisational skills • Flexible approach to working additional References Personal Attributes hours to cover staff absence, ensuring continuity of customer

service at all times • Good health and attendance record • Sense of humour