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School Cleaner (Cover – Zero Hours Contract)

VACANCY – SCHOOL CLEANER (COVER – ZERO HOURS CONTRACT)

 

Hours: zero hours contracted per week. Monday-Friday 5.30am-7.30am as needed (52 weeks per year)

 

Required for: as soon as possible

 

Pay: £12.26 to £12.45 per hour

 

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible cleaner to provide cover as needed to join the team at Merridale Primary School. If you are interested in this post, please read the person specification and job description below. To apply, please complete the non-teaching application form here: Vacancies | Merridale Primary https://www.merridaleprimary.co.uk/vacancies  no later than 12pm (Midday) on Monday 24th February 2025.

 

The role will involve cleaning of designated areas within school premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. You will be assigned a cleaning rota with daily, weekly and termly tasks.

 

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and adaptable individual with attention to detail and a professional attitude to their work. They will work well as part of a team and have strong communication and organisation skills as well as an understanding of health and safety, confidentiality and safeguarding.

 

Essential skills and abilities:

 

• Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post, including lifting, carrying and pushing waste bins, cleaning trolleys and vacuum cleaners.

 

• Ability to move chairs, desks and other school furniture in order to undertake cleaning duties.

 

• Ability to fulfil their cleaning rota within the required time period to the expected standard.

 

• Ability to carry out the work under minimal supervision.

 

• Ability to operate as part of a team or individually.

 

• Experience of cleaning work or working in a school environment is desirable but not essential

 

• Good level of English is required

 

Applicants have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity or religion.

 

 

 

Merridale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will entail working in regulated activity. Further details regarding this check is available by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

 

It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more.

 

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

POST DESIGNATION : SCHOOL CLEANER

 

RESPONSIBLE TO : HEADTEACHER,  SITE MANGER

 

JOB PURPOSE AND ROLE:

 

To undertake the cleaning of designated areas, under reasonable direction, within our school site to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. CLEANING TASKS

 

To include cleaning the inside windows and all internal glass.

 

Emptying waste bins located within school building.

 

Removal of body fluids from wall tiles and wash handbasins. The cleaning tasks will include polishing, top dressing floors, scrubbing, burnishing, vacuuming, carpet shampooing, dusting, mopping, sweeping, washing and removing rubbish.

 

2. TASK CARRIED OUT TO:

 

Floors, toilets, sinks, windows, doors, walls, radiators, cooker tops, pianos, kitchen units, cupboards, skirting boards, desks, tables, chairs, computers, shower heads.

 

3. MACHINERY

 

The operation of polishing machines, vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, dryers, carpet shampoo machines and the responsibility for the cleanliness of all tools and machinery.

 

4. TRAINING

 

Training will be given in all aspects of the job including the operation of machinery, the safe economical use of cleaning chemicals and materials to ensure that work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

 

5. GENERAL

 

To know evacuation procedures in the event of emergencies.

 

Removal of rubbish to designated area.

 

6. WORKING PRACTICES

 

The post holder must, at all times, take a pride in the school and their own general appearance.

 

The post holder must comply with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety Policy.

 

To co-ordinate a holiday pattern to ensure adequate cover throughout the year as agreed with the Site Manager/Headteacher.

 

7. OTHER DUTIES

 

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post. Allocation of cleaning areas will be reviewed on a regular basis.

 

 • To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may well be reasonably required and which are consistent with the role.

• To adhere to published school policies and procedures.

 • To attend meetings with line manager.

 

8. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the school’s Health & Safety procedures.

 

9. SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION

 

School staff are accountable for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and protect students from discrimination and avoidable harm. All staff, whether paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from physical harm. When an individual accepts a role that involves working with children and young people they need to understand and acknowledge that the responsibilities and trust are inherent in that role.

 

•                          • The jobholder is expected to observe their obligations in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, and to report any concerns that they may have regarding a child or young person’s welfare to the appropriate person. A copy of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, can be obtained from the post-holder’s line manager.

 

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

 

 

 

IT IS A CONDIITON OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT THAT YOU CONFORM TO THE COUNCIL’S NO SMOKING POLICY.

 

 

Merridale Primary School

 

Person Specification

 

Job Title: Cleaner

 

Knowledge

 

1.1 Some knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution and use of cleaning materials.

 

Experience

 

2.1 Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties is preferred although all training will be provided

 

Skills & Abilities

 

3.1 Able to clean to a high standard

 

3.2 Able to effectively communicate with staff and line manager

 

3.3 Able to understand and respond to verbal and written instructions

 

3.4 Ability to work flexibly and be prepared to cover for sickness as directed

 

3.5 Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team

 

3.6 Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner

 

3.7 Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise

 

3.8 Ability to demonstrate commitment to Equal Opportunities

 

3.9 Excellent attendance and punctuality

 

Personal Qualities

 

4.1 Willingness to clean any area of the school as requested by the Site Manager and/or headteacher.

 

4.2 Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out.

 

4.3 Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills

 

4.4 Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters

 

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