Cleaning and Lettings Assistant at Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Limited

School Cleaning and Lettings Assistant

Contract type:    Casual Contract

Hours:                     Working hours range from: Monday - Friday 4.30pm - 10.00pm / Saturday - Sunday flexible between 9am - 11pm

Salary:                     National Minimum Wage

Main job purpose

• To undertake general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities, such as out of hours lettings.
  

• To display a high level of responsibility, reliability, organisational and communication skills.
  

• To facilitate lettings during evenings, weekends and school-holiday periods.
  

• A flexible approach to working hours is therefore essential.
  

• Main responsibilities and duties.
  

• To carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school's cleaning schedule.
  

• To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.
  

• To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Executive Principal (or other nominated supervisor).
  

• To observe health and safety and security requirements.
  

• To complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Executive Principal.
  

• To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the school.
  

• To ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required.
  

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.
  

• Such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be required by the Executive Principal (or other nominated supervisor).
  

• To retain keys for the facility and maintain the security of the premises and all equipment during lettings.
  

• Opening the premises prior to scheduled bookings and securing the site at the end of the sessions.
  

• Ensuring areas relevant to the letting are set up prior to the start of the session as requested and cleared away afterwards, reporting any issues or faults with equipment or facilities as required.
  

• To maintain cleanliness of lettings areas (e.g. changing rooms/toilets) ensuring all areas are left tidy and presentable at all times.
  

• Lifting, moving and handling equipment as required.
  

• Carrying out maintenance on equipment as necessary.
  

• Managing your own time effectively to support all bookings at the agreed times.
  

• Ensuring site access is given to authorised hirers only, challenging trespassers as necessary.
  

• Providing First Aid equipment in the event of an accident.
  

• Delivering excellent customer service.
  

• Reporting on matters to the Site Manager by use of phone email and Spreadsheets
  

• Undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably requested within the competence of the post holder.
  

Knowledge & skills

No formal qualifications or previous experience is required. Initial training in basic cleaning methods and the use of associated materials and equipment will be provided within the induction period and further training provided thereafter, as required.

Supervision & management

The post holder will be expected to work with limited supervision to an established work pattern. Variations in work requirements or allocation will be determined by the Executive Principal / Assistant Principal.

Key contacts & relationships

Regular contact with the Executive Principal, Caretaker and other cleaning staff regarding cleaning duties. General contact with other school staff.

Decision making

The post holder is expected to report and record any problems involving cleaning materials equipment breakdown, health and safety matters or such to the Executive Principal/Caretaker in line with existing policy and practice.

Resources

Cleaning equipment, e.g. buffing machine and chemicals will be used regularly to undertake duties. Training and appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided.

Working environment

• Daily use of cleaning equipment, chemicals and machinery.
  

• In addition to the cleaning tasks, some lifting is required. Routine cleaning may include the movement and handling of cleaning equipment, machinery and school furniture.
  

• The cleaning duties will be undertaken indoors on school premises. On occasions, this may involve cleaning vomit or waste from toilet areas.
  

Health & Safety

In addition to the specific responsibilities of this post, every member of staff at Guru Nanak Multi Academy Trust will commit to:

• Ensuring that the Academy’s policies and procedures, in relation to the role, on health and safety are met .
  

• Taking responsibility for all risk assessments and establishing and managing a proactive Health and Safety Service throughout the Academy, in relation to the role.
  

Confidentiality

All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to the school, pupils and staff.

Safeguarding

Guru Nanak Sikh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are a happy Academy with delightful, enthusiastic pupils, excellent hard working staff, supportive parents and loyal governors. If you are interested in investing in your future alongside that of our future generations, then this is the School for you.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy. Please note the closing date for applications is 15th July. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.