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Till Operator / Cleaner

We are looking to recruit several excellent team players to join our team as soon as possible for these joint positions. However, you may apply for either.

About You

Ideally English and Math’s qualifications to GCSE Grades C or above or equivalent
Ideally have some previous working experience
Confidently able to read/understand health and safety logos

Are you someone who has excellent time keeping skills, able to be flexible to the business needs of the management team, able to use the practices of Health and Safety at work, a passion to ensure the school is cleaned well for the needs of staff and students. Please complete the online application form HERE, we look forward to hearing from you.

Should you require a paper copy please contact principal@wyedeanschool.om with your name and address or you may call into reception.

Till Operator 13:15 – 14:15

Pro rata salary £2,493 per annum hourly rate £11.44
Monthly: £207
5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) 38 weeks per year - term time only (which includes 5.60 weeks paid holiday entitlement)

Cleaner 14:30 – 17:30

15 hours 38 weeks plus 60 hours during holidays for deep clean permanent and pensionable.

Annual salary £8,168 (which includes 5.60 weeks paid holiday entitlement)

Monthly: £680

Till Operator Key Responsibilities:

Ability to learn to use the schools computerised till system
Basic IT and numerical skills
Assisting restocking of fridges
Light cleaning duties to ensure hygiene standards are maintained
A pleasant helpful manner
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Able to be part of, and contribute to the canteen team,
Ensure good standards of behaviour by the students are maintained throughout your designated area
Assist in dealing with issues arising from unruly behaviour and report such matters to the Vice Principal / Head of Year
Ensure school security regulations are upheld
Attend appropriate training sessions in order to increase knowledge and skills.
General supervision of students during the meal service
Promoting and ensuring good behaviour and encouraging good social skills
Addressing issues calmly and politely and in doing so, being a role model to the students
Report as appropriate any issues to your line manager
To ensure the safety, and well-being of students, providing support where necessary
Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of Wyedean
To understand and comply with the Wyedean’s child protection guidelines / commitment to safeguarding students
Maintain confidentiality at all times and to observe Data Protection guidelines
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations
Be an effective team member
Have good/excellent communication skills in order to build a rapport and relationships with students and staff
Approachable and dependable
Flexible approach

Cleaner Key Responsibilities:
Overall purpose: Daily tasks and areas of work within the school will be decided and organised on a weekly rotational basis by the Cleaning Supervisor. Principal Accountabilities:

Clean specific areas as delegated by the Cleaning Supervisor working with the Health and Safety guidelines
Duties include cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuuming, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include sinks, toilets and shower areas), fixtures, and fittings
Movement of furniture where necessary
Emptying litter bins

Person Specification

The ability to manage and prioritise own workload while supporting both teaching and support staff colleagues. The ability to develop good working relationships both within and outside the school.

Benefits

Wyedean recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer our employees the following staff benefits:

Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
Employer contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
Flexible working
Funded counselling services
Free eye tests (subject to requirements of contract)
Winter Flu jabs
Long Service awards
EV charging stations on site

Application Process

Application forms

All applicants must complete our application form. This ensures all information is presented in the same way, so that applicants are treated equally and fairly. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process - including a CV is optional. Where possible, we ask that applicants apply online. However, if you need our application pack in a different format, please email principal@wyedeanschool.com

Till Operator and Cleaner Application Form Adult Cleaner Application FormAdult Cleaner Application Form

Support Staff Application form
Student Cleaner or Lunchtime Supervisor Application Form ONLY

Voluntary Work Application Form

Eligibility to work in the UK

You must have, or be able to obtain before you start, permission to work in the UK. Further information can be found on the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Criminal Convictions

You have the opportunity to disclose any previous, pending or outstanding convictions as part of the recruitment and pre-employment processes. Prior to the interview process commencing, if you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a self-disclosure document on arrival at School on the interview day, which will be placed in a sealed envelope. If you are successfully appointed at the end of the interview process, this document will be reviewed by the Principal. If there are disclosures and those require further explanation the School will organise a meeting to discuss, the outcome of which may affect any recruitment decision.

All posts require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check either enhanced or basic, the School will undertake a check for the successful applicant. If you have a criminal record, you are required to tell us about all ‘spent’ and ‘unspent’ cautions and convictions.

We ask that you also tell us about any police reprimands/cautions/warnings that may be revealed by the request of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to bring identification to the interview and, if appointed, you will be required to complete a DBS check at an enhanced level.

References

We will obtain references for the successful applicant. All offers of employment are made subject to the receipt of two references, which we regard as satisfactory.

Shortlisting

Our selection process is based on each individual’s own merits and abilities. The information provided in your application is evidence and used against the essential and desirable criteria required for the post.

Interviews

If you are selected for interview, you will receive an email with the details of the interview and explain what you need to bring. Our selection processes normally consist of a full interview and an opportunity to meet some other staff and students. For some roles you may be asked to take part in a written/practical/skills exercise.

Pre-employment checks

All offers of employment are made subject to pre-employment checks including a medical questionnaire and reference returns.

Diversity

Wyedean School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all and eliminating discrimination and harassment.

Safeguarding

Wyedean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and is required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Online searches on shortlisted candidates

The school is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, in line with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Online searches solely aim to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school may want to explore with the applicant at interview.

Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates only, and only where the school considers this appropriate. The school will consider any potential risks of online searches, e.g. unlawful discrimination or invasion of privacy, and will be clear on the reasons that online searches are being conducted. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.

Online searches will be carried out by an individual who is independent of the recruitment process to minimise the risk of bias or discrimination and to ensure that only relevant information is considered. The person responsible for carrying out online searches will have due regard to Part three of KCSIE.

The online search process may include searching for the candidate by name via search engines and social media, such as:

Google
Facebook
LinkedIn

When carrying out searches of shortlisted candidates’ online presence, the school will look out for indicators of concern, such as:

Inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language.
Discriminatory comments.
Inappropriate images.
Drug or alcohol misuse.
Anything that suggests the candidate may not be suitable to work with children.

Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process. The school will ensure that candidates are given an opportunity to discuss any concerns raised by the online search.