The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
To clean school areas within a timescale and maintain a specified standard. Areas include, but not limited to:
* Teaching spaces - classrooms, specialist teaching rooms
* Communal areas - Halls, staff room, administration offices
* Bathrooms, toilets and showers
* Public spaces - Entrance hall/staircases
* Pool area and Changing rooms
To carry out cleaning duties:
* On a variety of surfaces
* In a variety of buildings and at different floor levels
* Floors, worktops, shelves and on top of furniture
* Using a variety of cleaning equipment such as brushes, mops, vacuums and dusters
* Using a range of non-hazardous cleaning products in accordance with instructions and training
To use specialist cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners, scrubber dryers as per instructions and after completing training.
* To carry out deep cleaning of allocated areas as required.
* To ensure that stocks of cleaning products are maintained in cleaning cupboards.
* To empty bins and dispose of bin bags in designated areas.
To comply with statutory requirements and school policies by:
* Carrying out duties in accordance with training and instruction received.
* Using the appropriate colour coded mops, buckets and cloths as instructed during training.
* Using only cleaning products and equipment supplied by the School.
* To take reasonable care at all times to guard personal safety and the safety of all persons who may be affected by the job holder’s actions at work.
To report all maintenance requirements.
To report possible pupil welfare issues to Head of Operations or Designated Safeguarding Lead
To attend and take part in all training and staff meetings.
To be willing to work in all areas of the school to cover for other staff on holiday or sick leave and undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.
The postholder must take care of their own health and safety and that of others, observe applicable safety rules and follow instructions for the safe use of equipment. (All staff share responsibility for ensuring safe working conditions).
The postholder has a responsibility under health and safety legislation:
* To cooperate on all matters related to health and safety including the investigation of any incident.
* To use any equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE) provided for them correctly, in accordance with training and instructions. To ensure that any equipment fault or damage is reported immediately to the line manager.
* To report any health and safety concerns to the line manager as soon as practicable and report any accidents and injuries at work however minor.
* To be familiar with the fire safety instructions displayed on notice boards and near fire exits in the workplace and read and confirm understanding of the Health and Safety Policy.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential
* Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions
* Reliable and punctual
* Prioritise work, complete tasks to a high standard as well as working independently or effectively as a member of a team
* Flexible and able to manage time effectively
* Work Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
* Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties