Job Title: Cleaner
Location: King Edward’s School
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time
15 to 25 hours per week – Hours of work 4pm to 7pm (with an option to work until 9pm)
15 hours per week minimum (with an option to work up to 25 hours per week)
36 weeks per year (term time only)
Monday to Friday inclusive
£12.60 per hour, plus holiday pay
Actual Salary £7,724 to £12,874 including holiday pay
Closing Date: 3 February 2025
Responsible to: The Cleaning Supervisor
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to adhere to the School’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
Allocation of Duties:
The Cleaning Supervisor will allocate duties to each cleaner and rearrange the duties as necessary from time to time. Although in practice, cleaners will normally work in the same area each day; all cleaners will be required to help in any other area within the school, to cover for absences of other cleaners as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cleaning: Cover cleaning halls, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, foyers, corridors, stairs, changing rooms, toilets, showers, offices, storerooms etc.
2. Cleaning Equipment and Materials: Ensure that all cleaning materials and equipment are kept clean and well maintained.
3. Disposal of Rubbish: All disposable waste material should be put into refuse bags and taken daily to the disposal bins.
4. Furniture and Fittings: Arrange furniture and curtains in an orderly fashion as directed.
5. Security: Ensure that windows and doors are fastened or locked as directed and lights switched off before leaving.
6. Health and Safety: Comply with all Health & Safety requirements.
7. Holiday Tasks: Undertake special holiday cleaning tasks as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
8. Other Duties: Any other cleaning related duties as may be required by the Cleaning Supervisor.
9. General: Help maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the premises.
Pension Scheme:
If applicable, you will be automatically enrolled into the King Edward’s School, Bath Group Personal Pension Plan with an employer’s contribution of 6% of salary, to be matched by a 2% employee contribution.
DBS Clearance:
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
Safeguarding:
All staff are in a position of trust and have a duty to keep children and young people safe.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* Good level of numeracy and literacy in spoken and written English.
* NVQ or BTEC in Cleaning.
* Basic level of computer literacy.
Knowledge and Experience:
* Understanding of basic COSHH requirements for role.
* Previously worked in a physically demanding role and able to demonstrate reasonable level of fitness.
Personal Qualities:
* Punctual and reliable with a professional and smart appearance.
* Flexible approach to working pattern and duties undertaken.
* Organised and delivery focused approach to tasks.
* Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
* Problem-solving skills and the ability to spot areas for improvement.
* Be a team player.
* Proactive and self-motivated with ability to work on your own initiative.
* Possess a good sense of humour.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.
* High standards of personal integrity and honesty.
* Be discrete and possess a clear understanding of the need for confidentiality.
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