Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 27 May 2024

Closing Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £22,525.71 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 17.5, 20 or 10 hours per week

Location: Westfield Family Nurture Centre or Bell Baxter High School (Cupar) or Wormit Primary School

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

If you have an eye for attention to detail and enjoy general cleaning, you could be perfect for this career. Why not join one of our many teams of Cleaners in schools in Cupar and surrounding area.

We currently have several permanent vacancies in this area covering as required Monday to Friday.

Westfield Family Nurture Centre:

• 17.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 52 week contract. Due to a change in circumstances the preferred hours are 4:30pm to 8:00pm but this can be discussed at interview.

Bell Baxter HS:

• 20 hours per week Monday to Friday 40 week contract. Hours of work are 3:00pm to 7:00pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday. 3:45pm to 7:45pm Wednesday and Thursday).

Wormit Primary School:

• 10 hours per week Monday to Friday 40 week contract. Hours of work are 3:30pm to 5:30pm but this could be flexible and discussed at interview.

You will earn a competitive salary of £22,525.71 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £12.00 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is annualised for 40 week contracts (equal instalments every 4 week pay period).
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants and retail!

This work is about ensuring pupils and staff can return to a clean and safe environment every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference. No previous experience is required as on the job training is given, working towards The Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate.

The Person

No previous experience is required as full training is given.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Directorate Information - Council Department information
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For further information please contact: Paul Steel - Paul.Steel@fife.gov.uk

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on 15th May 10am - 2pm at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.