Overview
All Saints CE Primary School is looking to employ a new cleaner to join our small, friendly team. Our cleaners are part of our Premises Team, who aim to provide a clean and welcoming environment to our staff, children and their families. At All Saints, we embrace our diverse community and encourage everyone to be kind, curious and question the world around them. We give our children the fundamental skills they need to prepare for their lifelong journey of learning. Our community at All Saints is grounded in our core Christian values of respect, compassion, creativity and hope. We seek to inspire in all, a love of learning and a sense of belonging while being guided by our mission statement of "Seeking God in all we do."
Job Details
All Saints CE Primary School, Horsham
Job Description: Cleaner
Monday to Friday - 4-6pm (10 hours per week, term time only + 10 hours during the summer holidays)
Grade 1 - £14.18 per hour including annual leave entitlement
Overall Purpose of the Job
Responsibilities
* To assist the Premises Officer in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school by performing cleaning duties during term-time and school holidays.
* Undertake cleaning of allocated areas in line with specified standards and as directed, working individually or as part of a team.
* Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school and meeting the needs of the staff and children.
* Clean, wash, sweep, hoover, buff, polish and clean surfaces using the appropriate cleaning equipment/resources.
* Spot-clean walls and paintwork.
* Ensure low level internal glass in doors and mirrors are cleaned and left smear free.
* Empty litter bins, recycling and general waste.
* Ensure that doors and windows are secure and lights are turned off.
General Responsibilities
* Operate/use domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials, following appropriate training.
* Responsible for ensuring that cleaning equipment/materials used in the course of duties are left in a clean and tidy condition, stored safely and securely, identifying any replacements with the Premises Officer.
* Undertake all tasks in compliance with health and safety regulations (including the Health and Safety at Work Act and other nationally/locally agreed Codes of Practice) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to the Premises Officer immediately.
* To provide paid cover in the short term absence of another team member.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
* Work flexibly in respect of duties.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
* Remain up to date and abide by school procedures and policies.
* Demonstrate a commitment to recycling.
* Ideally have some experience of cleaning and/or working in a school environment.
* Understanding of safe use of materials.
* Understanding of a clean and healthy environment.
* Willingness to carry out reasonable cleaning tasks, as directed.
* Work as part of a team.
* Show initiative and have a professional, methodical approach to work.
* Be highly motivated, with a positive attitude.
* Be able to life/move equipment and furniture.
* Support the Christian ethos of the school.
All Saints CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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