Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Post: Cleaner
Post Ref:SR1344
Post Details: 12hours per week, term time only, permanent
Salary Scale: AAT Grade 2 SCP 2-4 Pro-rata salary £5,627 (Full time Equivalent Salary £20,441-£21,189)
Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offer excellent CPD opportunities.
We currently have the following vacancy at Wey Valley Academy, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN – Cleaner (12hrs per week)
We are looking for a reliable, flexible, hardworking, and committed person to join our busy cleaning team to undertake general cleaning of a designated area of our Academy premises.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of cleaning to a high standard, who has a real pride in their work.
Previous experience of working in a school environment is not necessary, but an interest in the welfare of children and their wellbeing is a necessary attribute for this post.
We are looking for a candidate who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people. You will have a dynamic, exceptional, and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th March 2023 at 9am
Interviews will take place: week commencing Monday 13th March 2023
Start Date: ASAP
For more an application pack please visit www.ambitions-academies.co.uk or contact naomi.taylor@weyvalley-academy.co.uk
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early. Please note we DO NOT accept application by CV
Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful
applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an internet search
High Expectations lead to High Achievers
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: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaner roles across Dorset Councils'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 National Services & Agencies.
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 £5,627 - £5,627 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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