Description Ickworth Park Primary School - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5SB £12.26 per hour (£23,657 pro rata) 15 hours a week, 38 weeks per year (plus holiday weeks, by arrangement), 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday Maternity Cover Reference: 6736 Required from Mid-March 2025 COSHH training is preferred but not essential We are seeking a reliable person with a good work ethic to join our friendly staff team. You will be ensuring that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the school. You will be supported by an experienced caretaker. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Key Duties: Dusting and polishing Vacuuming and washing floors Tidying up rooms Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as and when needed Reporting any necessary repairs Keeping bathrooms stocked and clean Emptying bins and disposing of waste Please note that duties will vary and you must expect to lend a hand wherever is required. Knowledge, skills and experience: Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative Demonstrable attention to detail and pride in work Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills Ability to be flexible Understanding of principles of Health and Safety COSHH – safe use of chemicals Electrical safety First Aid Certificate – desirable but not essential Ongoing training will be provided to support this role In addition, all cleaning duties must be carried out to specification and in accordance with health and safety procedures as follows: Wearing personal protective equipment and clothing e.g. goggles when mixing chemicals and water, rubber gloves. Correct use of colour coded equipment and consumables e.g. cloths, gloves to prevent cross contamination. Safe care and correct use of cleaning chemicals. Use of ‘dirty kit’ in disposing of bodily fluids. In the event of an accident, refer to COSSH data sheet for guidance. Security (when required in case of caretaker absence) Ensure premises are locked/unlocked and secure. Operation of alarms. Ensure lights are turned off and windows are closed. Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to, reporting any shortcomings to Business Manager/Headteacher. To find out more: For more information contact: adminickworthpark.co.uk How to apply: Completed applications should be made via: Staff Vacancies | Ickworth Park Primary School Closing date: 24 January 2025. Interview date: week commencing, 3 February 2025. The governors and staff at Ickworth Park Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant checks, references and DBS will be carried out prior to starting, information and forms are on our website. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.