Cleaner / Toilet Attendant

St Nicholas Catholic High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic cleaner/facilities attendant to provide an effective and efficient service in helping to maintain student facilities to an excellent standard within school.

Key responsibilities will be to supervise designated student toilets during afternoon lesson periods ensuring students respect the facilities, use them appropriately and in a timely manner, to minimise time spent out of lessons. The role will include managing toilet queuing and maintaining a signing in system of students using an iPad.

Responsibilities will also include ensuring the toilet facilities are kept accessible, safe, clean and in good working order by carrying out regular checks of the toilets as required and reporting any damage and or requesting replacement stock.

Prior experience is not essential although a background in a similar role and/or school environment would be desirable.

Staff benefits include free car parking, and onsite gym which staff can access after the school day.

Grade 2, SCP 2 Gross Annual Salary Range £23,656 - £24,404, to be pro-rated based on between 10 – 12 hours per week over 38 weeks per year. Actual Salary between £5,377 (10 hours) and £6,452 (12 hours). Working afternoons between 1.15pm and 3.30pm Monday to Friday – Term Time Only.

Safer Recruitment Process for all applications at St Nicholas Catholic High School

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Please refer to the school’s safeguarding policy on the school website here  https://st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Safeguarding-Policy-2024v2.pdf

As a result, we would like to draw the following safer recruitment checks to your attention:

• All appointments are made subject to:
• An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
• Checks of professional status where applicable.
• Confirmation of professional qualifications, where applicable.
• Receipt of suitable references (if not received by the time of interview); and
• Medical clearance
• Online vetting check
• We onlyaccept applications completed on the Catholic Education Service Application Form with a covering letter. Please do not send CVs or open testimonials.

Please ensure that the application form is completed in full. In particular, you must ensure that a full work history is provided and that any gaps in your employment are fully explained.

• The referees cited in your application form must include your current or most recent employer. If your last employment was in a school, we would expect a reference from the Headteacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Headteacher.
• When seeking references, we will request information about your suitability to work with children.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, St Nicholas Catholic High School will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

Procedure for Application:

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please complete the application form and send to d.poole@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk by Wednesday 08 January 2025.

If you have any question please email admin@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk