Hatherop Castle School are looking for a Housekeeper/Cleaner to perform a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance of a safe, clean and hygienic environment based within a School. Key duties will include cleaning toilets, showers, bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping of floors, corridors and rooms, plus laundry, ironing and general housekeeping in the boarding house.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (around 36 weeks of the year, plus paid holiday). Ideally from 11am to 7.30pm daily (including 30-minute lunch break), but subject to negotiation with the right candidate
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Free lunch during term time
* 5% employer pension
* Shopping discount card
* Means tested staff discount
* Paid holiday (pro rota) + bank holidays
* Access to the group's counselling scheme
* Discretionary Christmas stand down
* Personal accident at work cover
* On site parking
Responsibilities:
* To ensure the highest level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the schools on a daily basis.
* To ensure standards and procedures are adhered to.
* To use cleaning material appropriately, as instructed and economically. To order replenishments on scheduled day.
* To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to Line Manager.
* Ensure that waste is correctly disposed of into the designated areas, i.e. general waste and recycling.
* Where practical ensure that windows are closed, lights are switched off and doors are locked when you finish.
* To report health and safety issues to your line manager, including all accidents and near misses
* To promote good safety habits and methods of work
* To ensure all cleaning materials are used in line with COSHH safety standards
* To maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work area at all times.
* To be aware of their responsibilities for Health and Safety of themselves and others.
* To undertake any training relevant to your role.
Person Specification:
* Be polite, professional and friendly at all times with pupils and colleagues.
* Be able work as part of a team. Have the ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds of others. Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required.
* Be flexible, reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
* To have the ability to manage their own time effectively and to prioritise work.
Wishford Education and Hatherop School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
To apply, please submit an application form via -
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person