JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Cleaner
Grade and Salary Range: Grade 17, Approximately £7,965pa (£663 per month)
Responsible To: Headteacher, Business Manager and Caretaker
Purpose of the Job
This job description is directed towards a Cleaner role within Fiveways (SLD) School. To maintain the highest standards of cleaning in designated areas within the school, thereby ensuring the health and safety of the pupils.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
· Empty waste bins and dispose of collection bags safely.
· Wash, vacuum, polish floors using appropriate machine and cleaning agent.
· Wash and clean toilets/showers/hygiene changing areas using appropriate materials.
· Wash down, dust and polish furniture and particularly cleaning furniture tops in a careful and thorough manner, checking tables and chairs for any damage likely to cause injury.
· Undertake deep cleaning, washing walls, furniture and fixtures as per the annual schedule of cleaning.
· Operate a safe working environment for people still in the building.
· Maintain the cleaning storage cupboards in a tidy and safe condition ensuring that the contents of all chemical storage containers are clearly marked.
· Report faults in equipment.
Facts and Figures:
Use of cleaning machinery such as buffers and carpet cleaners.
Supporting Processes. Problem Solving and Creativity.
The post holder will work to deadlines within well known routines.
Decision Making.
· Refer difficulties to the Caretaker.
· Working as part of a team (with LSA’s or teachers) to ensure pupils safety and report any concerns/anticipate problems before they arise.
Physical Effort and Working Conditions.
· Continuously on feet, physical cleaning work – using potentially hazardous cleaning materials.
· Cleaning equipment is of various sizes, eg polishers, mops. Will be required to lift and carry equipment from place to place. Will require working in awkward positions. Clean toilets, classrooms, kitchens, laboratories and offices.
Contacts and Relationships.
· The postholder will have regular contact with Caretaker, other cleaners and school staff.
Additional Information.
· Pupils, staff and public may be around during working hours. Daily contact with line manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience.
· Experience of cleaning and hygiene would be an advantage.
· Understanding of the implications of COSHH regulations on work practice.
· To be able to work as part of a team.
It is vital that as part of Fiveways School’s approach to safeguarding, governing bodies and proprietors create a culture that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children in our school. As part of this culture, it is important to adopt robust recruitment procedures that deter and prevent people who are unsuitable to work with children from applying for or securing employment, or volunteering opportunities in schools and colleges.
Pay: From £663.00 per month
Work Location: In person
