Working for Us
Contract: Permanent, term time plus 6 weeks (45 weeks per year) OR term time plus 1 week (40 weeks per year)
Salary: SFCA Band 2, point 3 - £22,312 per annum pro rata (£11.57 per hour)
Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Closing date: 10th May at 12:00 pm
Interview date: TBA
Varndean College is seeking to appoint reliable and experienced Cleaners on a part-time basis for evening shifts working Monday to Friday 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
The Cleaning team is part of the Premises Dept and is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and tidy environments for staff and students. Cleaning staff work to standards outlined in the College Cleaning Specification and Floor Maintenance Programme.
We can offer:
- A supportive, communicative and consultative working environment.
- A commitment to the on-going professional development of our staff.
- A minimum of 24 days annual leave for Support Staff (plus three days at Christmas), with additional leave depending on length of service and grade.
- The opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Withdean Freedom Leisure, use of the College Fitness Suite and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A salary sacrifice Techscheme.
- The opportunity to pay into the Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits in excess of the statutory minimum for maternity, paternity and family leave.
- The use of an Employee Assistance programme offering unlimited 24/7 support on a range of topics, issues and matters.
- Discounts on some of the Adult Education Courses run by the College.
- Annual health screenings, flu shots and free eye tests, and free exercise/well-being classes.
- Access to Staff Welfare services on a referral basis.
- Free use of College Library resources.
- Regular staff social events throughout the year.
If you have the motivation and drive for excellence and want to be a part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, we would be pleased to receive an application from you.
To Apply
Please complete an application form outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the job description and person specification for the role.
Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@varndean.ac.uk by closing date shown.
Application forms and further information about applying for jobs at Varndean College are listed below.
- Application form
- Guidelines for Applicants
- Information about the College
- Equal Opportunities Statement
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
- Key Employee Benefits
We are positive about disability! We are committed to the principles embedded within the disability confident scheme and welcome applications from anyone who has a disability.
We will interview all applicants who declare a disability and evidence in their application that they meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.
If you would like further information about any of the positions available, please contact Human Resources:
Email: hr@varndean.ac.uk
Tel: 01273 546637
The college is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by Varndean College are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under represented at the College, including BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process. We are also prepared to make our standard application forms available in other formats to help any disabled candidates to apply. Please email/call to request.
We are always looking for new talent. If you would like to join the College but can't see any relevant vacancies to apply for, why not send us a copy of your CV. We would love to hear from you.
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