Cleaner (Ark Alexandra Academy)

We offer health benefits such as Healthcare Cashplan, Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme or if you prefer retail therapy, staff discounts (online and in-store) via instant vouchers or reloadable gift cards from the Ark Rewards scheme.

If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a supportive and friendly team, we would love to receive your completed application form.

For more information, please read the job description and person specification available for download from the application website.

As the Ideal Candidate You Will:

• Have experience of cleaning to a high standard, preferably in a school environment
• Pay attention to detail and have a strong commitment to cleanliness and hygiene
• Be available to work between 3.30pm - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday (exact timings will be discussed at interview)
• Be able to take ownership of tasks and complete to a high standard
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Be able to manage a high-volume workload & prioritise accordingly to meet deadlines
• Have the ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Be flexible in covering other team members when required, even if it’s on the other campus

Our School:

We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.

Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary school in Hastings. We operate a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model, which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place primacy on traditional values: discipline, courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.

As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on the link at the bottom of the advert on the application website.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click on the link at the bottom of the advert on the application website.

About Us

Additional Information:
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.