Cleaning AssistantEDV

2 weeks ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Bede Academy Full time

About this Role

Cleaning Assistant - 20 hours per week - Term Time Only plus 3 days

Hours of work : Mon- Thurs 15:20 - 19:20 Fri 14:20 - 18:20

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Cleaning Assistant will work as part of a Cleaning Team to ensure the cleanliness of the college is maintained throughout the school day with deep cleans being carried out at specific times of the year.

The main responsibilities include:

any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Facilities Manager, Cleaning Supervisor or Senior Management throughout employment building positive and professional working relationships with all colleagues attending appropriate training courses as requested by the college; maintaining a safe and secure working environment in line with college Health & Safety procedures; ensuring the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals;  clean the dining halls throughout the lunch period including the dining tables and floors during and after service has finished; maintaining a standard of cleanliness on a daily, weekly and periodic basis as seen to be acceptable by the Facilities Manager;  demonstrating a willingness to fulfil duties as requested (including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, office cleaning, corridor cleaning etc); working as part of the Cleaning Team to carry out duties as required;

In return, as well as providing you supportive colleagues and a great working environment, Emmanuel Schools Foundation provides access to the following benefits:

Defined benefit pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Free parking Employee centred and family friendly policies and practises that support you in and beyond the workplace Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave  Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays per annum pro-rated for part-time staff)  Cycle to work scheme Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs

Grace College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.