Cleaner

CLEANER - LEEDON LOWER SCHOOL

We are looking for an energetic, positive person to help keep our school a safe and clean place for our pupils to learn. Experience of cleaning in a commercial or public building would be beneficial, but training will be provided.

The hours are 10 per week, two hours per day (4pm - 6pm) during term time plus INSET days.

This also includes a full school deep clean in the holidays,

Job Purpose: To maintain school premises to the required standard of cleanliness; required to clean all rooms, toilets, cloakrooms, corridors, halls and all other areas in use.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To carry out cleaning work to the required standard and as instructed by the Caretaker.

To report to the Caretaker matters that are likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be aware of.

To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform Caretaker when stocks are low.

To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Caretaker.

To ensure that cleaners’ cupboards are kept clean and tidy.

To undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Caretaker or authorised deputy.

All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning tasks during the school summer holiday period.

To work to Council guidelines at all times particularly in relation to health and safety policy.

To attend all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the management of the school and/or the Council.

To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Our school is committed to high standards of safeguarding procedures. This position requires full adherence to safer recruitment guidelines. This will include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment, online checks and we will be seeking references prior to interview from your current/most recent employer.

We reserve the right to interview strong candidates before the closing date.