The Role:

·        To undertake cleaning of the school and facilities in order to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.·    

Key Responsibilities: 

To act as a joint key holder of the site, ensuring security at all times, including the operation of the alarms

·        To undertake a daily cleaning programme to ensure high standards of cleanliness through the school and grounds.

·        To undertake deep cleaning days during the Easter and Summer (10 days total)

·        To operate cleaning machinery and the other equipment appropriately and in a safe manner

·        To undertake major periodic cleaning activities such as internal windows cleaning, scrubbing, stripping and resealing polish floors, cleaning carpets, light fittings, wall, venetian blinds, upholstery etc.

·        To prepare and clean rooms for meetings

·        To report to the Caretaker and Operations Manager regarding major defects in buildings, equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties.

·        To maintain adequate stock of cleaning materials from approved suppliers and ensure cloakrooms are stocked with soap, towels etc.

·        To undertake emergency cleaning (soiling of toilets, sickness, floors etc.) as necessary

·        To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation, and procedures, including Health & Safety, COSHH.

·        To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking Annual Performance Reviews and training as appropriate.

·        To undertake other duties as appropriate to this post as required. 

·        To ensure that pupils needs are prioritised and to have a clear sight of how this role impacts on the academy’s and the Trust’s pupils at all times 

·        To act as a Trust team member and provide support and cover for other staff where needs arise inclusive of occasional work at other sites within a reasonable travel distance

·        To adhere to Trust values and behaviours

·        To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures

·        To be responsible for your own continuing self-development and attend meetings as appropriate

To undertake other duties appropriate to the post as required

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust, or to learn more about our People Strategy and Benefits click here.

If you need the application form or any part of the recruitment process in a different format, please contact us directly at bclark@brunelschool.org and we will make the necessary adjustments.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today. 

Safeguarding:

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.