Job Description for a SCHOOL CLEANER JEID REF: A0006 POST LEVEL : Band A Hours: 11.25 hours per week – Monday – Friday 3.45pm – 6.00pm Salary: Band A – Pro rata salary: £6083.12 per year You will attend training days on a pro rata basis as detailed in the Scheme for the Employment of Support Staff. Contract Status: A fixed term contract initially until July 2025 which will then be reviewed. Support and training : This will be provided by School Business Manager Line Management: You will work under the direction of the Site Manager, School Business Manager and Head of School Please send completed applications to: officebiltonjuniorschool.co.uk Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025 Job Purpose: The successful applicant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Site Manager, Business Manager and Head of School. To clean and maintain the school site to a high standard We take a very robust approach to Safeguarding within our community and expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. Please note that Support Staff new to Warwickshire are required to successfully complete a DBS Successful candidates will be contacted by email and notified of interview by email on: 13th January 2025. Interviews will be held on: W/C 13TH January 2025 For reasons of time economy we do not notify applicants who are not shortlisted. BROAD DESCRIPTION To clean specified areas within the school in accordance with the school’s/authority’s standards. Work is undertaken under the guidance of the Site manager/ School Business Manager. Site security and key holding responsibilities. Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS: The post has some impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (ie physical, mental, social, health and safety). RESPONSIBILITY FOR STAFF: The post has no (or limited) direct responsibility for supervising other staff though may be expected to demonstrate tasks or advise/guide new employees, work experience or trainees. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCE: The post has no (or limited) direct responsibility for financial resources other than occasional handling small amounts of cash, processing cheques, invoices etc. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PHYSICAL RESOURCES: The post has some direct responsibility for physical resources, involving cleaning of buildings. The post has considerable responsibility for the security of buildings. Key holding, site security. TYPICAL TASKS Clean toilets, bowls, sinks and basins Wipe down desks and chairs Vacuum and tidy classrooms Wash worktops/tables Wash/mop/sweep floors and wash wet areas Clean inside glazing Dust and polish Use buffer Strip and reseal floors (occasionally) Undertake routine maintenance of equipment (eg vacuum bags ) Empty bins and dispose of rubbish Ensure safe and effective use and storage of all equipment Be aware of Health and Safety at Work regulations and COSHH guidelines Draw to caretaker’s attention any problems / issues which may affect the safety or security of the school or its users. Lock and unlock school premises (doors, gates etc) Set and de-active the alarm system Check building (s) Offer straightforward Health and Safety information and advice to hirers Liaise with Site Supervisor (or School Business Manager) over times for opening and closing and feedback on any issues arising. QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND LIKELY ABILITIES No formal qualifications required, though literacy and numeracy skills required to be able to read instructions and work out simple measurements. No previous experience necessary. Able to operate equipment and use materials Understands and can work to procedures, follow straightforward instructions and read labels. Can understand and operate within regulations Can identify straightforward solutions to simple problems, eg improving working methods, rearranging cleaning schedules Can exchange straightforward information with colleagues and users Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people Value and respect the views and needs of children