Cleaner (Part-time)

**Required as soon as possible**

**CLEANERS**

**OP1 (£23,656 pa, pro rata, actual £7,018 pa)**

**12½ hours per week. Monday-Friday 3.15pm to 5.45pm.**

**Term time plus 2 weeks**

We are looking for additional cleaners to join our team on a permanent basis. Previous experience is preferred although training will be provided.

**Job Purpose**
- Under the direction and instruction of senior staff: provide a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards.

**Main Responsibilities**:
**Cleaning**
- Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings;
- Clean floors, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as appropriate;
- Clean toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas;
- Clean equipment after use;
- Undertake special cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises;
- Ability to use large cleaning equipment e.g. buffers.

**Waste**
- Collect and bag up waste;
- Clean and maintain waste bins.

**Resources**
- Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment;
- Timely & accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions;
- Undertake basic record keeping if required;
- Refill and replace consumables;
- Report faulty equipment & other maintenance requirements to appropriate person;
- Maintain the security of school premises by securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches;
- Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate.

**Organisation**
- Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies;
- Ensure cleanliness of equipment, check for quality and safety - reporting any faults to an appropriate senior person;
- Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions;
- Maintain specialist equipment, check for quality and safety and report damage to the appropriate person;
- Ensure compliance by self and others with all health and safety policies and procedures;
- Ensure safe use by self and others of equipment and materials;
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment;
- Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors;
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school;
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals;
- Attend relevant meetings as required;
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required;
- Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration;
- Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all;
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times;
- Promote and ensure the health and safety of school users at all times.

**Child Protection**
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;
**Person Specification**

**Qualifications**
- Cleaning and support services N/SVQ Level 1 **OR** equivalent experience or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to achieve these.

Knowledge of:

- cleaning techniques and cleaning materials;
- electrical cleaning equipment (Hoover, buffer etc), in order to clean interior of buildings to required standards, use/store materials and equipment safely.

Willingness to:

- use relevant equipment;
- gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standards;
- gain knowledge of health and safety procedures;
- gain awareness of COSHH regulations;
- gain awareness of health and hygiene procedures;
- participate in development and training opportunities..

**Skills**
- Numeracy and literacy skills to carry out the above functions;
- Ability to relate well to children and adults;
- Ability to work on own and prioritise own workload;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Flexible approach to working arrangements in line with the duties of the post.

**Special Circumstances**
- The post holder may be exposed to disagreeable working conditions e.g. cleaning up bodily fluids, working in confined spaces or with unpleasant/hazardous materials and exposure to dirt, dust and noise from machinery and equipment.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £7,018.00 per year

Expected hours: 12.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/05/2025