Job Overview Role: Cleaner Salary: £12.26 per hour Grade: Grade 2; Point 2 Cheshire East Council NJC Pay Structure Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: This is a part-time position. Typical shifts Monday – Friday, 3.15pm – 8.15pm during term time and 8am - 1pm during school holidays. Contract Term: Casual Purpose of Post To assist, as part of a Cleaning Team, in the attainment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of cleanliness of all parts of the school buildings, including but not limited to: classrooms, offices, laboratories, practical areas, medical rooms, storerooms, toilets, multi-use areas (e.g. halls, gym), changing rooms, corridors and staircases. To assist with or, in the absence of a member of the Site Management Team, be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents. To whom responsible Cleaning Supervisor – day to day deployment and task assignment Site Manager – All other Areas Principal Duties To be responsible for the cleanliness of the premises, their service contents, including school meals accommodation and to report any issues to the Cleaning Supervisor; this shall include the checking of the security of the premises when on duty. To actively identify and report to the Site Manager, in the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor, any Health & Safety concerns relating to the school premises, both internal and external. To take action to resolve the concern immediately, where possible and appropriate. To be responsible, when required, as a registered key holder for the unlocking and locking of the building at the start and end of each week day, and occasionally on weekends. To operate with such regard to energy efficiency to economise the use of water, gas and electricity without unduly hampering the effective completion of cleaning duties. To assist in monitoring the cleaning of the building to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the cleaning specification. To keep all cleaning equipment in a clean working condition. To remove any graffiti as a high priority. To report as a high priority to the Site Manager, in the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor, any graffiti it has not been possible to remove. To undertake designated cleaning duties during term time and holiday time, timings of shifts and specific duties during holiday times are likely to be different to those normally undertaken during term time. To undertake portering duties as may be required, including the reasonable movement of furniture, where appropriate, to facilitate cleaning required by the cleaning specification. Maintain all cleaning equipment and machinery in a safe workable condition reporting any defects to the School Business Manager, in the absence of the Cleaning Supervisor. To operate with due regard to Health and Safety and Hygiene guidance and training, e.g. in respect of manual handling, safe dilution and storage of chemicals, COSHH, Safer Handling. Notes Health and Safety To take all reasonable steps to ensure the Health and Safety of students and staff within the teaching base environment. To promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with the school’s child protection policy. Local Authority Flexibility Policy Notwithstanding the detail in this job description to undertake, in accordance with the Policy, such work as may be determined by the Headteacher from time to time, up to or on a level consistent with the Principal Duties of the job. ‘No Smoking’ Policy The school is an entirely ‘no smoking’ and ‘no vaping’ environment. Review This job description will be subject to review annually at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you. We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.