Job Description

Harwich & Dovercourt High School

Cleaner: 10 hours per week

Pay Range:Local Government Scale 1, Point 1

Weeks:Mon-Fri, 41 weeks per year (term time + 3 weeks)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to undertake cleaning within the school according to Procedures Codes using a variety of methods including machinery and adhering to safety regulations.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

· To undertake cleaning within the school according to specifications

· To notify the Site Manager or Cleaning Supervisor of any damage to buildings or equipment

· To carry out any other duties relating to the cleanliness of the school premises

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

· Ability to use general cleaning products and machinery

· Manages time and in an effective and productive way

· Is adaptable, receptive to new ideas and willing to adjust to new demands and circumstances

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich & Dovercourt High School?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

· Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, and Cycle To Work Scheme

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk . Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 23rd September 2021

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Information about the School

About Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich & Dovercourt High School is a co-educational secondary school aged 11–16 across the Harwich peninsula in Essex. The school converted to an academy in 2012 and later joined The Sigma Trust in 2017, placing its rich local history within a supportive framework of regional educational collaboration.

As part of the Sigma Trust family, we truly believe in 'Ambition for all.' Our school is a vibrant, forward-thinking place where we're dedicated to helping our young people be the absolute BEST they can be—empowering them academically, socially, and personally for a fulfilling future. Guided by strong values we support every student to tackle challenges and reach their full potential. We're on an exciting journey of rapid improvement with the backing of a respected multi-academy trust, making this a fantastic time to be part of our community.

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, as a member of The Sigma Trust, values and positively promotes the following attributes:

• Integrity – be honest, transparent, trustworthy and true to your beliefs.
• Passion – be positive and enthusiastic about what you are trying to achieve.
• Aspiration – aim for your best and set high, realistic goals.
• Resilience – never give up and strive to improve.
• Accountability – take responsibility for your words, thoughts and actions.
• Respect – for yourself, your environment and other people.

As a school we want the very best for our pupils. We have high expectations and endeavour to provide the very best opportunities for all students through established routines.

• Do you want to work in a school with fantastic young people and staff who work hard and have a great community spirit?
• Do you want to work in a school that prioritises evidence-based research when developing its curriculum?
• Do you want to work in a school with excellent, research led professional development opportunities for staff?
• Do you want to work in a school with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding, inclusion and behaviour?
• Do you want to work in a school which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a whole myriad of possibilities?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then please consider Harwich and Dovercourt High School as a place to make your mark and develop your career.