We are looking for a school cleaner to join our outstanding dedicted team here at Chessbrook ESC. Grade & Salary: HCC-HA (£12.26 per hour) FTE £23,656 (salary pro-rated to hours and weeks worked) Working Hours: Up to 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday Working Weeks: Term time plus additional days in the school closure periods (to be agreed) Contract Type: Part time, Permanent JOB OUTLINE Purpose of the role and main duties Undertake cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards and as directed, including the cleaning of classrooms, toilets and common areas Operate / use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials, following appropriate training Store allocated equipment and materials safely and securely Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately Collect and dispose of waste Refill and replace soap, towels and other materials Contribute effectively to the wider Chessbrook team To take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and others in undertaking your work, cooperate with the employer on all matters relating to health and safety; not to intentionally interfere with or misuse any equipment or fittings provided in the interests of health safety and welfare; report immediately to the school office any serious or immediate danger; report immediately to the line manager any shortcomings in the arrangements for health and safety; ensure that you only use equipment or machinery that you are competent to use or have been trained to use Attend relevant meetings, and keep up to date with the day-to-day work of the school To ensure that the safety and welfare of others is continuously considered, including appropriately recording and reporting any concerns relating to abuse and child sexual exploitation. To be familiar with the Chessbrook ESC Safeguarding procedures and to read and understand associated documentation (Guidance for safer working practice for adults who work with children and young people in educational settings, Keeping Children Safe in Education, Staff Handbook) and comply with their requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and adults To be aware of responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct To be aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and report any genuine concerns in relation to the conduct of others in the school, which are in the public interest such as fraud, misconduct or wrongdoing by employees or Management Committee of Chessbrook ESC. Where the concerns are about safeguarding children or young people, the Designated Senior Person for Child Protection should be notified Other duties that are consistent with the post and the need for staff to work flexibly Individuals in this role may undertake some or all of the following: Undertake specialised cleaning programmes during school closures and/or other designated periods The main areas of responsibility may occasionally vary and staff should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities from time to time May demonstrate cleaning duties to new or lesser experienced staff If you would like any further information please do contact us here at Chessbrook on 01923 212095. Interview date: The date and time of interview can be negotiated, but we are looking to interview no later than Thursday 23rd January 2024.