Afternoon Cleaner - Aylesbury High School
Location: Aylesbury
Term time only: Yes
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday 15.30-17.30, term time only, plus 1 week in the summer holidays
Interviews to be held: After the closing date
About us
Aylesbury High School (AHS) is a forward-thinking girls’ grammar school that values both academic and pastoral excellence and co-curricular opportunities with the vision of developing uniquely talented young adults, who are independent, strong and confident.
We create a welcoming environment which draws the very best from all in our community. Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development.
The AHS values are Boundless Aspiration, Resilient Bravery, Curious Engagement and Selfless Generosity and we want all our community to experience, develop and demonstrate these characteristics both within the curriculum and through our extensive co-curricular offering.
To carry out the allocated cleaning duties from the cleaning schedule as directed by the Site Manager/Cleaning Supervisor, working the designated number of hours, signing in and out at the times agreed with the Cleaning Supervisor and giving the earliest possible notification of any absence inline with the absence policy.
To clean areas of use before school events and to assist the evening cleaners each day as per the cleaning specification.
To respond positively to requests and complaints from the Cleaning Supervisor.
To carry out any other duties, which the school may reasonably require.
To carry out cleaning duties conscientiously, using the methods, equipment and products specified by the Cleaning Supervisor.
To take the best possible care of equipment and materials and to report any faults, breakdowns or losses to the Cleaning supervisor.
To observe the Health & Safety, First Aid and emergency procedures.
To report any near miss or accident to the Cleaning Supervisor.
To cover for any absences by undertaking a basic clean as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
Holiday Entitlement 22 Days plus Bank Holidays with some variations during the School Holidays (to be discussed at interview)
About you
It is essential that the post holder:
Has a good ability to understand and follow Health and Safety instructions
Has the practical ability to problem solve and use initiative within the realms of the role
Is able to organise, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
Works effectively as a team member with people from a range of levels and responsibilities
Is able to accept instruction and seek clarification where necessary
Has the ability to follow procedures, including use of equipment, materials, etc. required in their day to day role
It is desirable that the post holder:
Has previous experience of cleaning in a similar environment
Has an understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and Procedures and how they apply in a school environment
Additional Factors:
That the post holder should be:
Punctual and reliable
Willing to undertake training
Please either email it to: HR@ahs.bucks.sch.uk or post to: HR, Aylesbury High School, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7SX
If you are shortlisted for a post, you will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form as part of the recruitment process; this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Statement is attached. The appointment will be subject to references which are satisfactory for the advertised post, an enhanced DBS check with a Child Barred List check, identity checks, prohibition orders and qualification checks as appropriate.
We encourage early applications for all vacancies and reserve the right to close our vacancies at any time should the right candidates be found.
AHS is an equal opportunities employer.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
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