Monday - Friday

3 hours per day

Job Title         CLEANER

Reports to      Site Manager

Liaison with   Site Manager, Office manager, Classroom Teachers and Head Teacher.

Job Purpose - To undertake cleaning within the school according to Procedures Codes using a variety of methods including machinery and adhering to safety regulations.

Duties

•           To carry out cleaning in all and any areas of the school.

•           Frequency of cleaning to be undertaken as directed by Procedure Codes.

•           Assisting with the locking and unlocking of school buildings and rooms.

•           To carry out as necessary the replacement to roller towels, renewing supply of toilet      rolls and replacement of bin liners.

•           To assist as necessary with the cleaning up after break-in or vandalism at the school.

•           To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, vacs, wets pick-ups and in health and safety and the use of cleaning chemicals.

•           To notify the Site manager or other Senior member of staff, of any damage to buildings and equipment or of anything you see that may be dangerous to pupils and/or staff.

•           All employees are expected to show a responsible attitude to health and safety issues and have due regard for their personal safety and that of others.

Such other duties relating to the cleanliness of the school premises as may be necessary from time to time within the reasonable requirements of the Head teacher and Governing Body.

General

•           To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

•           To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

•           Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy

•           The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

•           The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

CLEANER

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures 

Basic knowledge of First Aid

Ability to use general cleaning products

Literacy - Basic reading skills

Communication – Written ability to complete basic forms

Verbal - Ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly

Languages - Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults

Negotiating - Ability to follow instructions

Working with children

Behaviour Management - Understand the school’s behaviour management policy  

SEN - Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately

Curriculum - Basic understanding of the learning experience provided by the school

Child Development - Basic understanding of the way in which children develop

Health & Well being - Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing 

Working with others

Working with partners - Understand the role of others working in and with the school

Relationships - Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with others

Team work - Ability to work effectively with a range of adults

Information -  Know when, how and with whom to share information

Responsibilities

Organisational skills - Good organisational skills

Line Management - N/A

Time Management -  Ability to manage own time effectively

Creativity - Demonstrate ability to resolve routine problems independently

General         

Equalities -  Awareness of and commitment to equality

Health & Safety - Basic understanding of Health & Safety

Child Protection - Understand and implement child protection procedures

Confidentiality/Data Protection - Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality

CPD -  Be prepared to develop and learn in the role

 Heycroft Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information, please contact HR@seeat.org