What skills and experience we're looking for
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
As a member of a team of cleaners or as a lone worker, to undertake cleaning of the school building and facilities in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and security of the School buildings and grounds at all times.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To act as joint keyholder for the site, ensuring security at all times including the operation of alarms.
2. To undertake a set daily cleaning programme to ensure high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.
3. To operate cleaning machinery and other equipment appropriately and in a safe manner.
4. To undertake major periodic cleaning activities such as internal window cleaning, scrubbing, stripping and resealing polished floors, cleaning carpets, light fittings, walls, Venetian blinds, upholstery etc
5. To prepare and clean rooms for meetings.
6. To report to the Assistant Site Supervisor/Caretaker any major defects in building, equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties.
7. To maintain an adequate stock of cleaning materials from approved suppliers and to ensure cloakrooms are stocked with soap, towels etc. To undertake emergency cleaning (soiling of toilets, sickness, floods etc.) as necessary.
9. To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures e.g. Council (Equal Opportunities Policy/Code of Conduct) and national legislation (Health and Safety, Data Protection).
10. To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the School.
8. To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.
9. To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required.
What the school offers its staff
We have 212 reasons to work at Marlborough School!
Would you like the opportunity to work in our unique school, near the woods, lake and beaches? We are looking for an outstanding team member to join our team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.