Cleaner 10 hours per week TTO plus 1 week (39 weeks) NJC Scale B3 £12.71 per hour Responsible to: Site Manager Start Date as soon as possible Note: This is a broad description of the types of duties/activities expected at this level, for illustrative purposes. This is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of duties. BROAD DESCRIPTION To clean specified areas within the school in accordance with the school’s/authority’s standards. Work is undertaken under the guidance of the caretaker / cleaning supervisor Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS : The post has some impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (ie physical, mental, social, health and safety). RESPONSIBILITY FOR STAFF: The post has no (or limited) direct responsibility for supervising other staff though may be expected to demonstrate tasks or advise/guide new employees, work experience or trainees. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCE : The post has no (or limited) direct responsibility for financial resources other than occasional handling small amounts of cash, processing cheques, invoices etc. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PHYSICAL RESOURCES: The post has some direct responsibility for physical resources, involving cleaning of buildings TYPICAL TASKS • Clean toilets, bowls, sinks and basins • Wipe down desks and chairs • Vacuum and tidy classrooms • Wash worktops/tables • Wash/mop/sweep floors and wash wet areas • Clean inside glazing • Dust and polish • Use buffer • Strip and reseal floors (occasionally) • Undertake routine maintenance of equipment (eg vacuum bags) • Empty bins and dispose of rubbish • Ensure safe and effective use and storage of all equipment • Be aware of Health and Safety at Work regulations and COSHH guidelines Draw to caretaker’s attention any problems / issues which may affect the safety or security of the school or its users. QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND LIKELY ABILITIES No formal qualifications required, though literacy and numeracy skills required to be able to read instructions and work out simple measurements. No previous experience necessary. Able to operate equipment and use materials Understands and can work to procedures, follow straightforward instructions and read labels. Can understand and operate within regulations Can identify straightforward solutions to simple problems, eg improving working methods, rearranging cleaning schedules Can exchange straightforward information with colleagues and users Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people Value and respect the views and needs of children T: 01788 810518 E: vacancies@rugbyhighschool.co.uk RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); online checks as part of KCSIE; medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK. Applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. All staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn this includes ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed; activities that are potentially hazardous are risk assessed and contributing to the maintenance of a supportive culture throughout the school community in which students feel cared for, respected and listened to. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure