School Cleaner at Ivel Valley School & College
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Job Reference #
EDV/2024/IVS/48711
Location
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£11.59 - £11.79 Hourly
Pay review pending
Closing Date
Midnight, 31st Jul 2024
Start Date
02/09/2024
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
About this Role
Due to our school getting bigger we are looking for an additional cleaner to work the morning shift between 6-8am or 6:30-8:30am (2 hours a day). You will be paid 50 weeks a year with 24 days holiday plus October half term and February half term off unpaid.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To carry
out cleaning work to the required standard and as instructed by the Site
Agent/Caretaker or Assistant.
2. To report
to the Site Agent/Caretaker or his/her authorised deputy, matters that are
likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be
aware of.
3. To use
cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform Site Agent/Caretaker
when stocks are low.
4. To ensure
that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the
Site Agent/Caretaker.
5. To ensure
that cleaners’ storage lockers and cupboards are kept clean and tidy.
6. To
undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Site Agent/Caretaker
or authorised deputy. All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning
tasks during the school summer holiday period.
7. To work to
School guidelines at all times particularly in relation to health and safety
policy.
8. To attend
all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the
management of the school and/or the Council.
9. To
maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and
to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
10. To
undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be
required.
Person specification
Attributes
Essential
Preferred
Education/qualifications
Basic standard of literacy to read instructions (as demonstrated by the completion of the application form)
Experience
Previous experience in a similar post
Skills/knowledge/aptitude
Ability to work as member of a teamAbility to work under pressure at times
Ability to use IT or other devices to access and read emails, policies and complete e-learning.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations including COSHH
Motivation
Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Willingness to work additional hours when needed
Willingness to be flexible
Willingness to undertake training if required
Trustworthy and reliable
Physical
Ability to undertake all physical aspects of the post (exposure to cleaning substances, carrying full bin bags, moving classroom furniture, standing on kick-steps to reach higher areas etc.)
Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment (polishers, vacuum cleaners etc.)
Other
To be able to get to and work at either of Ivel Valley sites
Related Documents
No related document attached
Contact Details
Hannah Doran
01767 512068
hr@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk
Ivel Valley School & College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- Tell us how you meet the EXPERIENCE criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
- Tell us how you meet the EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples
- Tell us how you meet the MOTIVATION criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
- Tell us how you meet the PHYSICAL criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples to show how you can meet the requirements of the role.
- Tell us how you meet the SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / APTITUDE criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
Pay review pending
About this Role
Due to our school getting bigger we are looking for an additional cleaner to work the morning shift between 6-8am or 6:30-8:30am (2 hours a day). You will be paid 50 weeks a year with 24 days holiday plus October half term and February half term off unpaid.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To carry
out cleaning work to the required standard and as instructed by the Site
Agent/Caretaker or Assistant.
2. To report
to the Site Agent/Caretaker or his/her authorised deputy, matters that are
likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be
aware of.
3. To use
cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform Site Agent/Caretaker
when stocks are low.
4. To ensure
that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the
Site Agent/Caretaker.
5. To ensure
that cleaners’ storage lockers and cupboards are kept clean and tidy.
6. To
undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Site Agent/Caretaker
or authorised deputy. All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning
tasks during the school summer holiday period.
7. To work to
School guidelines at all times particularly in relation to health and safety
policy.
8. To attend
all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the
management of the school and/or the Council.
9. To
maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and
to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
10. To
undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be
required.
Person specification
| Attributes |
Essential |
Preferred |
|
Education/qualifications |
Basic standard of literacy to read instructions (as demonstrated by the completion of the application form) |
|
|
Experience |
|
Previous experience in a similar post |
|
Skills/knowledge/aptitude |
Ability to work as member of a team Ability to work under pressure at times Ability to use IT or other devices to access and read emails, policies and complete e-learning. |
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations including COSHH |
|
Motivation |
Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Willingness to work additional hours when needed Willingness to be flexible Willingness to undertake training if required Trustworthy and reliable |
|
|
Physical |
Ability to undertake all physical aspects of the post (exposure to cleaning substances, carrying full bin bags, moving classroom furniture, standing on kick-steps to reach higher areas etc.) Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment (polishers, vacuum cleaners etc.) |
|
|
Other |
To be able to get to and work at either of Ivel Valley sites |
|
Related Documents
No related document attached
Contact Details
Hannah Doran
01767 512068
hr@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk
Ivel Valley School & College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:
- Tell us how you meet the EXPERIENCE criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
- Tell us how you meet the EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples
- Tell us how you meet the MOTIVATION criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
- Tell us how you meet the PHYSICAL criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples to show how you can meet the requirements of the role.
- Tell us how you meet the SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / APTITUDE criteria in the Person Specification for the role. Give examples.
Ivel Valley School & College
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SG18 0NL
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