As one of the top ten performing secondary schools in Somerset we offer you:
• The opportunity to develop in a school committed to excellence that values staff and student wellbeing
• Centralised detention and homework systems staffed by leadership team
• A two week October half term
• A sensible feedback policy that values student progress and teacher workload
The King Alfred School – an Academy is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1218 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.
We are an aspirational school and the successful candidate will join us at an exciting time. We have recently joined the Priory Learning Trust and are well on our way to providing an outstanding educational experience. We have an increasing role 11-16 and numbers at our highly successful 6th form have also doubled in recent years.
We also offer excellent CPD opportunities for all staff. Our school is situated in a delightful campus and is only 5 minutes from the M5 (Junction 22) and is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and talented teacher to join a thriving school and work with students who are keen to learn.
The following vacancies exist:
CLEANERS
Part Time, Permanent
10 hours per week: 3.10pm-5.10pm Monday-Friday
Term Time + 6 weeks
Salary scale TPLTSS 1 (£4,518 per annum)
The post holder must be able to:
1. To carry out general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities, as set out in the school’s cleaning schedule.
2. To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.
3. To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Cleaning Supervisor.
4. To observe health and safety and security requirements.
5. To complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Cleaning Supervisor.
6. To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the school.
7. To ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements.
Closing Date: 17 July 2020
Early applications are recommended as we reserve the right to close early.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment."
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.