Cleaner (part-time, afternoons)

Job Advert

Orchards Academy in Swanley is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to join the team as soon as possible for 15 hours per week,

working Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This position operates during term time and inset days, with an additional four

weeks of work required during school closure periods for deep cleaning. The primary purpose of the role is to maintain the Academy

in a clean and presentable condition for all students, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include general cleaning duties

such as dusting, mopping floors, and cleaning sinks or toilets , as well as hoovering and operating polishing or buffing machines

when required. We are looking for a reliable individual with a "sharp eye" for cleanliness who possesses the functional literacy

skills necessary to read and understand chemical safety labels (COSHH) and safety data sheets.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to

individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all

suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.