School Cleaner

We are an Outstanding school with a passion for continuous improvement and academic results consistently among the very best in the country. We have been called the ‘best school in England for play’ and make sure fun is at the centre of everything we do. Our site is big and varied with a mix of old and new buildings, outdoor and indoor spaces. We have an experienced Site Manager who will mentor and support our new School Cleaner to become established and experienced in their role.

If you want to help maintain and create an outstanding environment, surrounded by high levels of academic, sporting and creative performance, unrivaled regionally, then Beacon Rise is the place for you.

Our amazing team of cleaners make us proud every day keeping the school fresh and hygienic for all our staff, children and visitors. If you have high standards and a keen eye for detail then we want to hear from you!

£11.59 an hour, 5:30am to 7:30am daily, 10 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

The post is all-year round, including school holidays, but you are entitled to annual leave days. During school holidays you can work your hours in one block, instead of coming in 2 hours daily.

“Beacon Rise is a place where children and adults have fun, work hard and achieve their very best. It is a place where we all want to be; where mutual respect, a zest for life and a desire to learn come together to make Beacon Rise a school of excellence. I feel proud to be the Headteacher of Beacon Rise.”

Chris Thomas

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Site Manager (or other nominated supervisor) to undertake individually, or as part of a team, the cleaning of school premises to the defined standard and quality.

MAIN DUTIES

· To carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school’s cleaning schedule.

· To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.

· To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Site Manager.

· To observe health and safety and security requirements.

· To complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Headteacher.

· 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.

· To ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements.

JOB CONTEXT

The post-holder will undertake general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities.

SUPERVISION

The post-holder will be expected to work with limited supervision to an established work pattern. Variations in work requirements or allocation will be determined by the Headteacher/Site Manager/Business Leader.

PROBLEMS AND DECISIONS

The post-holder is expected to report any problems involving cleaning materials, equipment breakdown, health and safety matters or suchlike to the Headteacher/Site Manager/Business Leader.

CONTACTS

Regular contact with the Headteacher, Site Manager, Business Leader and other cleaning staff regarding cleaning duties. General contact with other school staff.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

No formal qualifications or previous experience is required. Training in basic cleaning methods and the use of associated materials and equipment will be provided.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

In addition to the cleaning tasks, some lifting is required which may include the movement of cleaning equipment and school furniture.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The cleaning duties will be undertaken indoors on school premises, which includes toilets.

EQUIPMENT

Cleaning equipment, e.g. buffing machine and chemicals will be used regularly to undertake duties. Training will be provided.

GENERAL

The job description sets out the main duties of the post and does not describe in detail all tasks required to carry them out.

SPECIAL NOTES ON CONDITIONS

Protective clothing will be provided and must be worn at all times.

CLEANING SCHEDULE

1.DAY TO DAY CLEANING

You are required to work flexibly. Typical duties within the time available will include:

Cleaning toilets

Sweeping rooms

Vacuuming carpeted areas

Emptying bins

Polishing or buffing floors as required

Dusting window ledges, skirting, shelves and worktops as required

Washing desk tops, sinks and drainers

Cleaning doors and door glass

Polishing furniture weekly as required

The Headteacher/Site Manager may occasionally require other cleaning.

2.IN ADDITION, DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS

Stripping floors and re-polishing (rolling programme)

Deep cleaning and high dusting

Wall washing

The Headteacher/Site Manager may occasionally require other cleaning.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £6,045.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 17/06/2024