What skills and experience we're looking for
Statement of Purpose
To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to undertake individually, or as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.
Accountabilities (all of which are in conjunction with the strategic responsibility of the Senior Line Manager):
Maintenance and Cleaning
Carry out cleaning tasks as directed by the appropriate manager to include but not limited to:
• Mop sweeping
• Single solution mopping
• Buffing
• Spray cleaning
• Suction cleaning
• Damp wiping
• Waste disposal
• Cleaning of toilet facilities and associated tasks required to achieve a high quality of cleanliness
• Cleaning of fixtures and fittings
• The use of appropriate cleaning equipment and machinery.
Ensuring the safe use of chemicals, machinery and equipment when carrying out the cleaning function in line with current legislation, standards and County Council policies and procedures for Health and Safety and in accordance with training provided.
Support to School
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.
Professional Accountabilities
(This list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. In addition, they are to contribute to the achievement of the school’s objectives through:
Safeguarding
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
Financial Management
• Personally accountable for delivering services efficiently, efficiently within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service area.
People Management
• To comply and engage with people management policies and processes
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Recognise own strengths, areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
Equalities
• Ensure that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation.
Health and Safety
• Ensure a work environment that protects people’s health and safety and that promotes welfare and which is in accordance with the Academy’s Health and Safety policy.
Note 1:
The content of this job description will be reviewed with the post holder on an annual basis in line with the Academy’s performance and development review policy. Any significant change in level of accountability that could result in a change to the grade must be discussed with the post holder and the relevant trade union before submitting for re-evaluation.
What the school offers its staff
Free Onsite Parking for Staff
Two trained in-house ‘Mental Health First Aiders’.
HSF (Health Care Providers) provide cost effective employee benefits to help staff claim money back on everyday health treatments such as dental appointments, opticians and physiotherapy.
’Thinkwell’ self-referral support that offers friendly, confidential help to keep your mental health on track
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to a criminal records check, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and child protection policy which is located on the school website This position is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting