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Job Title: Cleaner
Location: St Andrew’s CE VA Primary School
Hours: 10 per week Mon -Fri 15.30-17.30 or Mon – Fri 6:00am – 8:00am
Contract: Permanent
Rate of Pay: Grade 2 £23656 (pro rata) actual £6494 (pay award pending)
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To deliver a high standard cleaning service for our customers, ensuring that areas are hygienic and clean for people to use. To always operate in a safe manner, observing company health and safety policies and guidelines.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Cleaning and Standards
· Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.)
· To be punctual with your time-keeping; operating a quick and efficient cleaning service without compromising on quality of the service delivered
· Follow instructions when given for specific requirements at various facilities
· Report any problems or broken equipment to your supervisor as soon as possible
Customer Service and Teamwork
· To display a positive attitude to your work and be a proactive member of the team
· Build and maintain good relationships with colleagues and customers
Health, Safety and Environment
· Act responsibly in relation to all matters which may affect the Health and Safety of yourselves and others whilst on School premises and to adhere to safety regulations at all times.
· Observe all safety procedures and instructions and assist in maintaining a safe workplace and reporting any accidents, hazards, near misses, damages or defects to tools and equipment to the appropriate person
· Wear appropriate protective equipment (PPE) and use any safety devices provided by the company at the relevant times
· Only use equipment you’ve been trained to use
The top 5 things about you that are most important:
· Enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy working hard to deliver high standards
· A keen eye for detail
· You take pride in your work and like a job done well, and are able to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining standards
· Happy to work as part of a team, or independently, and you’re a good communicator
· Punctual – you don’t like being late!
Desirable: Previous cleaning experience
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check paid for by the school. Before making your application please note: In line with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023" as part of the safer recruiting requirements, an online and social media search will be conducted as part of our safer recruitment processes. This will only be undertaken if the application is to be shortlisted. The aim of the search is to specifically check the candidate’s suitability for the job, and that there is nothing evident that would undermine that. By proceeding with your application, the applicant is agreeing for the search to be undertaken.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Friday 18th April 2025
Interviews: w/c 21st April 2025