Premises Assistant - Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Howard School is seeking to appoint a highly effective, motivated and detail orientated Cleaner. The hours for this role are 3pm – 6pm, Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a safe environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.
This is an exciting time to join The Howard with several significant changes planned for the near future that will support our move towards excellence. We opened a new Science and DT block in November 2021, which saw a fantastic £5m investment in The Howard School, from the Department of Education. This state-of-the-art block has been a hit with pupils and staff, helping the pupils to further their learning in a purpose-built environment.
What we offer you?
As a school, we are determined to ensure The Howard is the best school in Medway and beyond in which to teach, work and develop. Our success has been built on the commitment, professionalism, and aspirations of our staff.
Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer:
- CareFirst - Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Flu Jabs
- Free Health Checks
- Access EarlyPay
- Mindfulness Taster Sessions
- Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12-week courses
- Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
- Wellbeing afternoons
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Discounted Health Insurance
For further information please contact the HR Team at The Howard Academy Trust by telephone on 01634 265770, or email (hr@thatrust.org.uk).
We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.
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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: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Premises Assistant - Cleaner roles across The Howard School'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 Primary & Secondary Schools.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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