We are looking to recruit a Facilities and Cleaning Officer to join our team at Morehall Primary. The successful candidate will be responsible for locking the school and making all safety checks at the end of the day. Duties will include ad-hoc repairs to the school building and grounds. Inspecting and patrolling the school building and grounds as well as carrying out cleaning duties. This will involve mopping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying bins, cleaning corridors, toilet areas and all related duties. You will also be required to move furniture and use heavy duty cleaning equipment. You must have a can-do attitude and work well in a team. Previous industrial cleaning essential.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Experience of facilities and operational functions (desirabe)
Experience of working with, or willing to be trained in the use of Computer Assisted Facilities Management Software (CAPM) (Essential)
Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable)
Own Transport (Desirable)
Be Reliable and Trustworthy
What We Offer
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
Regular wellbeing and social activities
Counselling and mental wellbeing support
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to work scheme
Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences
Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website:
22.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 14:00 - 18:30
Term Time + 4 additional weeks (42 weeks per year)
Start Date - ASAP
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
Information about the school
At Morehall Primary we are committed to being a force for good in the Cheriton community around us, by ensuring that our pupils grow in knowledge, respect and aspiration.
Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us. Find out at first-hand how this small school at the heart of the community prepares children to succeed in education and in life.
Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life.
Moreahll Primary is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-
* Chartham Primary School
* Dover Christ Church Academy
* Folkestone Primary
* Folkestone Academy
* Morehall Primary
* Martello Primary
* St Stephens Infant School
* Turner Free School
We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.
Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures…Empowering children's futures…Strengthening communities.
To help us achieve this Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk'
They Will
* Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.
* Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.
* Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.
* Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.
* Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.
* Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.
* Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.
* Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.
* Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all our academies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check and Section 128 check.
Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.
We understand the importance of work-life balance. If you are interested in this opportunity but require a different working pattern (e.g., part-time hours, compressed weeks, or term-time only), please clearly state your preferred arrangement within your application. We are happy to discuss and explore flexibility where possible for the successful candidate.
We would welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application to experience the culture and ethos. Please contact if you would like to arrange a tour.