Orchard Primary School is a one-form entry primary school with a nursery. We are very proud of our pupils, who are committed to learning, and we work in partnership with parents/carers and other stakeholders for our children to achieve the best outcomes in a safe and secure environment. Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

Further details about this vacancy, including the Job Description and Person Specification, are available to download from the downloads section below. Alternatively, if you wish to discuss the post further please contact the school office on 0208 300 4878 or email admin@orchard.bexley.sch.uk

For further information about the school, please visit: https://www.orchardprimary.co.uk/

Undertake, normally as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas within the school premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Becky Armstrong on 0208 300 4878 or at admin@orchard.bexley.sch.uk.

References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. An example of the reference pro-forma is available to view from the downloads section below (Appendix A).

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form.

An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List

Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.

Please refer to the Person Specification attached.

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to admin@orchard.bexley.sch.uk. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 6LW. CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 31st January 2025. Interviews are scheduled for week beginning 3rd February 2025.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Orchard Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.