Overview
and Responsibilities
School Cleaner – Aurora Keyes Barn School
Location: Preston, PR4 0YH
Salary: £. - £. /hr
Hours: 2 hours daily, Monday to Friday. Either 6am-8am or 4pm-6pm (we can be flexibile if you prefer morning or afternoon)
Contract Type: Permanent, hours per week, Term time only
Aurora Keyes Barn School
We’re currently looking for a part time Cleaner to join our housekeeping team. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
We are looking to recruit a Cleaner to join our team within our calm and nurturing environment at Aurora Keyes Barn School. We are a 'Good' rated specialist provider of education and care, supporting boys aged 5 - who face challenges associated with additional social, emotional and mental health needs.
Key Duties:
1. Cleaning all surfaces, walls, internal woodwork, fixtures and fittings as appropriate
2. Dusting and polishing
3. Maintaining clean and sanitised kitchenette areas, within the classrooms.
4. Vacuuming and washing floors
5. Keeping shower room, all toilets, stocked and clean
6. Ensuring that cleaning supplies are used safely and effectively, reporting shortages or the need for additional supplies, to the admin team.
7. Tidying up rooms/classrooms/communal areas
8. Emptying, cleaning and maintaining bins and disposing of waste
9. Undertaking basic record keeping as directed
10. Please note that duties will vary, and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and experience:
11. Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
12. Demonstrable attention to detail and pride in work
13. Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality
14. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
15. Ability to be flexible
16. Understanding of principles of Health and Safety
17. COSHH – safe use of chemicals
18. Electrical safety
19. First Aid Certificate – desirable but not essential
Requirements:
20. Good level of fitness
21. The role will require some manual handling tasks – lifting, carrying
22. Ability to work with appropriate cleaning products
23. Ability to safely use a range of cleaning equipment
24. Understanding of health and safety legislation and/or have a willingness to learn
25. Ongoing training will be provided to support this role
Due to the location of the school, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Benefits and Additional Information
Be part of our successful team and benefit from a generous package that includes:
26. Life assurance
27. Enhanced Pension Scheme
28. Enhanced Holiday Allowance
29. Free onsite parking
30. Perkbox - offering high street discounts
31. Employee assistance programme
32. Car lease scheme
33. Fully funded training and qualifications
34. Bike to work scheme
35. Family Swim
36. Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
How to Apply:
You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact