Cleaner (part-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to appoint Cleaners across our academies in Croydon, working term time plus 3 weeks (including INSET days).
10 hours per week (£6,148pa) - Park Academy
15 hours per week (£9,222pa) - Gonville Academy
Success candidates must have the ability to:
- Fulfil their cleaning rota within the required time period to the quality standard expected
- Carry out work under minimal supervision;
- Perform the physical tasks required by the post, including lifting, carrying and pushing waste bins, cleaning trolleys and vacuum cleaners;
STEP Academy Trust is inclusive, with the highest academic standards; we will take children from all backgrounds and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the centre of everything we do.
We can offer you:
- Subsidised private health care with Benenden;
- A free school lunch when working in school;
- Free subscription to Perkbox discount scheme.
If you would like to contribute to the continued improvement of our Premises & Estates Team, we look forward to hearing from you.
STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
CVs are not accepted.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, social media check and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Croydon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Cleaners - Croydon Academies
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaner (part-time) roles across STEP Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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