Cleaner
LOCATION:
Woodhouse Grove School
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Cleaning Supervisor
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness in the school is maintained using correct materials and equipment.
SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE:
Supervision and guidance on working practices and procedures will be provided by the Cleaning Supervisor or any person delegated to act on his/her behalf.
HOURS OF WORK:
15 hours a week
Monday to Friday 5.30pm to 8.30pm or 6.00pm to 9.00pm (no break)
Term Time Only (35 weeks)
HOLIDAY:
Statutory minimum entitlement
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSETTS/MATERIALS:
For the economic use of materials belonging to the company
For appropriate use and maintenance of all equipment used in the course of duties
For the security of confidential information
For the security of the premises and its contents
LIST OF DUTIES
Using the correct materials and equipment, you are required to clean your designated area as follows:-
· Empty internal waste bins
· Remove litter from floors and other parts of your designated area
· Mop floors
· Vacuum floors
· Wipe down tops
· Dust and polish tops
· Clean low level glazed areas
· Clean and sanitise sanitary fittings
· Remove cobwebs
· Wipe down walls
· Remove stains
· Remove rubbish to skips
· Check and report faults and damages to the Head Caretaker
· Keep your materials and equipment tidy and report any faults or damages to the Caretaker/Cleaning Supervisor
· Clean skirting boards and wipe down doors and door frames
· Clean carpets
· Polish floors
· Changing bed sheets in boarding houses – in particular during the summer recess to accommodate external lettings
The items listed above will be carried out on either a daily, weekly, monthly or termly basis as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor. Any other cleaning work as may be instructed by the Cleaning Supervisor from time to time.
As the job for which you are applying involves substantial opportunity for access to children, it is important that you provide us with legally accurate answers. Upfront disclosure of a criminal record may not debar you from appointment as we shall consider the nature of the offence, how long ago and at what age it was committed and any other relevant factors. Please submit information in confidence enclosing details in a separate sealed envelope which will be seen and then destroyed by the HR Manager. If you would like to discuss this beforehand, please telephone in confidence the HR Manager.
Please disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. Please note that the amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are "protected" and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website
Equal Opportunities Employer
Woodhouse Grove School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Shiela Bano on
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Woodhouse Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
HEALTH & SAFETY
You must be aware that you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act as revised from time to time.
Woodhouse Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the shortlisting process, online searches on shortlisted candidates will be carried out as part of its due diligence.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* cleaning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person