Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
ABOUT CATS CANTERBURY
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. CATS students live and work in the beautiful Victorian CATS Canterbury campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.
We are looking for energetic people to join our busy cleaning teams based at the Worthgate School in Canterbury. These roles are offered on a full time basis with the opportunity for additional overtime, if desired.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
Cleaning duties across all the College and School of English buildings, residences, and grounds on a day to day basis. Health and safety awareness and knowledge is essential.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Domestic Supervisor. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
- Cleaning and up keep of residences.
- Cleaning of College and School of English on a daily basis.
- Cleaning of individual houses on a weekly basis
- Checking toilets and communal areas are clean and tidy at regular intervals.
- Keeping outside areas free of rubbish.
- Reporting any cleanliness/health and safety/repair issues to line manager promptly
- Deal with all customers (students, staff, external) with courtesy and promptness at all times.
- Occasional duties in the canteen
- Any other duties required by line manager or Operations Manager.
This list of duties is not exhaustive but covers the key aspects of the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Who we are looking for
- Able to work on your own initiative.
- A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A desire to make a difference to people.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Ability to work as a team member and lead by example
- Ability to be proactive, flexible and reliable
What We Offer You
- Competitive Salary
- All Meals while on Duty
- Contributory Pension
- Uniform
- Health Assist Programme
- Long Service Award - additional days holiday for each year of service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Professional and Personal Development through accredited courses and our training partner Linked In Learning
- A fun and supportive workplace
ABOUT CATS Global Schools
CATS Colleges is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.
We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, Canterbury and London; CATS Academy in Boston; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Colleges are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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