Key Task of the Post

You will take part in maintaining the cleaning of a designated area of the school.  You will:

• ·         Empty waste bins, take all rubbish to the designated disposal point.
• ·         Clean all furniture and fittings including ledges, pipe work and radiators.
• ·         Clean all sanitary fitting including toilets, urinals, hand basins, showers, mirrors, etc.
• ·         Vacuum all carpet areas including dust control mats.
• ·         Dust control mop/sweep all hard floor areas suitable for this task, remove dust, litter and debris.
• ·         Dry mop all hard floors suitable for this task, removing marks where possible.
• ·         Spray/polish burnish all hard floors suitable for this task.
• ·         Machine scrub dry hard floors suitable for this task.
• ·         Periodic tasks include wall washing, blinds, light shades, diffusers, etc.
• ·         Clean internal windows and internal glazed areas.

You will maintain Health and Safety procedures at all times.  You will:

• ·         Ensure security of buildings, i.e check windows and doors are closed/locked.
• ·         Report any faults of electrical equipment, do not use until fault is repaired.
• ·         Ensure correct policy and procedures are maintained including Health and Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, etc.
• ·         Only use authorised cleaning materials, ensuring correct dilution rate as directed and use only for the purpose indicated.
• ·         Ensure all PPE issued is worn at all times, including tabards and rubber gloves.
• ·         Display wet floor signs as appropriate.

You will be an effective part of the school team. You will:

• ·         Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• ·         Participate in training sessions as required.
• ·         Maintain school policy and procedures.
• ·         Maintain a customer friendly service adhering to the agreed code of conduct.

The post holder must promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people that they are responsible for or come into contact with.

The post holder must act in compliance with data protection in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the Diocese.

The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Diocesan/DNDLT records and information.

The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the DNDLT’s Equal Opportunities policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other DNDLT Policies.

The post holder must comply with the DNDLT’s Health and Safety rules, regulations and with Health and Safety legislation.

The post holder must be in sympathy with and promote the ethos and values of this Church of England Academy.