Cleaner - Woodlands Meed

About Us

Woodlands Meed is a foundation special school with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex special needs, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. We are also a Specialist School for Communication and Interaction.

We are based over 2 sites in Burgess Hill . Both buildings are a modern design , the college site is a state of the art new premises which opened in September 2024

The successful candidate will be given training and have their specific areas to clean.

There will be a need to undertake mandatory training in Manual Handling, Health & Safety Training to include COSHH, Working at height and Fire Safety.

Job Details

JOB TITLE: School Cleaner

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Premises Assistant

SALARY GRADE:Grade 2 NJC

Hours: 4:00pm to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, 52wks per year

Annual Leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays

Location: COLLEGE SITE

General Details

To assist the Premises Assistant in the maintenance of satisfactory and acceptable standards of cleaning and hygiene throughout the school by performing cleaning duties in accordance with the work schedules provided by the Premises Manager.

Requirements

• To carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with the instructions given by the Premises Manager.
• To use such cleaning equipment, tools and materials as instructed by the Premises Manager.
• To move lightweight furniture and/or equipment as necessary in order to carry out cleaning duties.
• To observe all instructions and safety precautions set out on cleaning chemical containers.
• To be familiar with and observe the Code of Safe Working Practice for the Caretaking and Premises Support Service.
• To observe all relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• To attend various on the job training sessions including Health and Safety and fire lectures.
• To observe all rules and regulations as laid down by the Headteacher including no smoking rules.
• To keep cleaning equipment, storerooms/cupboards in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• To report to the Premises Manager, as soon as possible, all breakages, faults and/or hazards.
• To undertake such other cleaning duties appropriate to the post as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.

Arrangements for appraisal of performance: Performance Development Review will take place annually with the line manager

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

Candidates must have good team working skills, be punctual, trustworthy, reliable and able to follow instructions

Further Information

Woodlands Meed School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references and a pre-employment health check.

Interviews will be held up until closing date as applications are received.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to [email removed]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 014444 237575

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03020.