School Cleaner/Hygiene Operative
Lydiard Park Academy are looking for a reliable and hard-working School Cleaner/Hygiene Operativeto join our dedicated Site and Hygiene team
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 15 per week
Working Weeks: Term Time + 2 holiday working weeks (41 weeks per year)
Salary: Trust Grade 1- £24,522 FTE gross per annum - Actual salary - £9,339 gross per annum
This is a part time; ongoing position and your working hours would be on early morning or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday. The part time shift is usually 6am to 9am for mornings or 3pm to 6pm / 4pm to 7pm for afternoon shift however it may vary sometimes due to the demands of the role. The ideal candidate will have some flexibility to assist with cover needs which arise during the course of work.
Closing date: We will review applications as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.
Lydiard Park Academy are currently seeking to recruit ambitious individuals for a Cleaner/Hygiene Operative role. Working under the supervision of the Facilities Manager/ Senior Caretaker, you will be responsible for ensuring that designated areas (including classrooms, corridors, and washrooms) are kept to the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness to facilitate an ideal teaching and learning environment for all staff and students.
What does it take?
You will be a people person; team player and you will have a passion for providing the highest standards of service. If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the job description for more details on the specifics of this role. This post is for term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks per year) and It is expected that annual leave will be split between term times and school holidays.
**Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment, where you can tour the school, talk to pupils and staff about life at Lydiard Park Academy. **
Job Description:
Job title: Cleaner/Hygiene Operative
Role reports to: Operations Manager / Senior Caretaker
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of your line manager to fully contribute to site cleanliness ensuring all facilities are clean and available for use attaining high standards of cleaning and hygiene throughout the academy site
Key Accountabilities:
Cleaning
- Assist with the cleanliness of all areas such as; classrooms, toilets, sports halls, main hall, dining halls, laboratories and any other areas of the school as directed.
- Carry out emergency cleaning measures following storms, break-ins, vandalism, graffiti etc.
- Clean body fluid spillages using correct materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Clean all external areas ensuring all litter bins are regularly emptied and cleaned.
- Ensure all refuse is properly placed in the waste contractors bins at all times.
- Ensure that cleaning equipment and stores are kept in a clean, safe & tidy condition.
- Carry out periodic deep cleaning such as light fittings after suitable training.
- Undertake general porterage duties required for cleaning including the movement of furniture, equipment and storage of cleaning material
Security during cleaning
- Ensure that the grounds and building are secure and that trespassers are deterred.
- Ensure that all windows and doors are secured at the end of the day, and lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate
Health and Safety
- Immediately report to line manager any hazards that have been discovered. Ensure that all works undertaken do not present a hazard to themselves or others.
- Ensure that all fire exits are kept clear.
- Use of equipment and chemicals as directed and use of appropriate PPE at all times
- In accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act take reasonable care for yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and co-operate with the academy so far as is necessary to enable it to perform or comply within its duties under any statutory health and safety provisions.
Supplementary Accountabilities:
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy
- Attend relevant meetings as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Job scope: Number and type of jobs managed:
· None
Knowledge and experience:
- General cleaning work
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standards and use appropriate equipment
- Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions, including COSHH regulations and an awareness of health and hygiene procedures
- Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
- Ability to work on own or as part of a team
Contacts and relationships:
- Principal, Staff and Pupils, Parents and Visitors
Job Specific Competencies
Physical effort
- At times, the post holder will be expected to undertake bending, lifting and stretching in the course of their duties e.g. cleaning, receiving deliveries of goods and equipment, setting out and putting away furniture
- Due to the nature of cleaning there is an expectation that the post holder will be exposed to dirt and dust which on occasions, for example adverse weather conditions, may be higher than normal.
No job description can be exhaustive and the duties may alter in practice or over time. The post holder is expected to use his / her professional judgment to ensure that the role continues to evolve and develop in line with the Trust’s changing requirements.
In accordance with the provisions of GDPR, jobholders should take reasonable care to ensure that personal data is not disclosed outside the Trust procedures, or use personal data held on others for their own purposes. In accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, ensure requests for non-personal information are dealt with in accordance with the Trust's written procedures.
About Lydiard Park Academy:
Lydiard Park Academy is proud to have maintained its Good rating after a recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. The school continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and is a consistently trusted choice for families with its broad and ambitious curriculum
We are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the educational experience for our pupils and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to excel. We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that supports everyone to develop their practice and leadership skills.
About The Park Academies Trust:
The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
Are you:
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching?
- Willing to work flexibly in the face of changing demands?
- Inspired by young people achieving their potential?
- Motivated by the prospect of building on our recent exam successes?
We offer:
- A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success
- A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
- Excellent opportunities for CPD across the Trust.
- Competitive salary
- Staff Discount via Pluxee Portal
- Support from experienced and knowledgeable colleagues across the Trust
- Attractive Pension Scheme
Safeguarding StatementThe Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £9,339.00 per year
Work Location: In person
