Cleaner Coventry, England
Job description
This is a fantastic time to join Ash Green's expanding, vibrant and caring learning community. We are committed to ensuring that students are stretched intellectually and that they foster a love of learning, whilst feeling valued, happy and safe. We provide an inspirational education where every young person is ready for life in our global community.
Our students have an appetite for success and our staff are committed to unleashing their potential. We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we now look to consolidate this progress and continue to push for further sustained improvement, as we strive to become a truly exceptional school. With this in mind, we are looking for outstanding professionals to join our staff body who demonstrate the ability to achieve above national student outcomes and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Ash Green School.
This position of Cleaner is a key appointment and the successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team with a wide ranging array of responsibilities.
Deadline for applications: Ongoing – will be closed once successful candidates selected. Interviews: Conducted as necessary.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Emma Dickinson, HR Manager, on 02476 366772 or 07548834411
CLEANER
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
LOCATION Ash Green School, Coventry
SALARY
NJC Scale A point 1 (FTE £20,258)
20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (includes 5 Inset days)
Actual salary £9,618
THE ROLE
To be a team member supporting the Facilities Team, undertaking duties as required to meet the needs of the school. Cleaners are responsible for a wide range of cleaning duties and responsibilities which include ensuring that areas of work allocated are cleaned to the required standard and specification and in an efficient manner.
REPORTING LINES
The post will report to the Facilities Manager/Cleaning Supervisor
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
— Thoroughly cleaning areas to the required specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment.
— Vacuuming, polishing, cleaning toilets, sweeping, mopping, emptying of bins and buffing
— Cleaning Leisure Centre, classrooms, corridors, cloakrooms, school hall, toilets, laboratories and other areas
— Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff or pupils
— Locking and unlocking windows and doors as directed.
— Undertaking relevant training as required e.g. use of methods, materials and equipment, as instigated by your supervisor
— Working safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment, being mindful of hazards to other staff and pupils. Compliance with the Health & Safety practices of the site.
— Replenishing supplies of toiletries, plastic bags etc. as directed
— Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labelled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers written instructions and that all chemicals are securely stored away when not in use.
— Emptying vacuum cleaners and buffer vacuum bags at the end of each session. Cleaning and checking all equipment used after use, checking cables for wear and tear and storing away in a suitable safe area. Notifying supervisor of any faults found.
— Ensure mops, cloths etc. are washed and left to dry as appropriate at the end of each session.
— Reporting immediately to your supervisor any defective electrical sockets, lighting, vandalism etc. in your cleaning area
— Ensuring Supervisor is aware of low stock levels of materials and equipment for which you are responsible
— Assist in keeping chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment storage areas in a clean and tidy condition
— Covering on a rota basis for absent colleagues when required, which may involve some change in hours/times
— Any other related duties, as directed by your Supervisor
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post, and the post holder will be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as directed.
The job description will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder.
The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the Headteacher
SCHOOL ETHOS AND COMMUNITY
— Work with parents and students to ensure that they have an understanding of the aims of the school, its policies and procedures and future direction.
— Foster a culture where students respect others and their physical surroundings through implementing a range of strategies developed with external consultants, monitoring their impact on outcomes.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
— Must be adaptable, flexible and change agile.
— Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to remain constructive under pressure.
— A ‘can do’ and ‘will do’ attitude.
— High level interpersonal and communication skills.
— Commitment to equality and diversity.
— Integrity, openness, energy and enthusiasm.
SUPPORTING THE WORK OF CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
— Develop strong, positive relationships with Creative Education Trust colleagues; participating in trust-wide work and projects as appropriate.
— Participate with internal and external partners and specialists to share best practice, contribute to the development of Trust strategies and policies and promote the school and Creative Education Trust in a national context.
— Undertake any other reasonable duties deemed appropriate to the role.
Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with Government safer recruitment guidelines.
CLEANER
SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
· Willing to undergo appropriate training
— Use of buffing and vacuuming equipment (DESIRABLE)
EXPERIENCE
— Experience of cleaning in a commercial environment (DESIRABLE)
SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
· Ability to understand and comply with work instructions (written and verbal)
· Methodical approach to cleaning
· Ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions with regard to cleaning chemical usage
· Ability to work flexibly
· Capable of moderate physical activity ie use of buffing and vacuuming equipment
· Able to apply Health and Safety procedures
· Capable and willing to work on own initiative
· Punctual and reliable, able to manage time effectively
· Ability to work alone and within a team
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
· A demonstrable commitment to supporting and promoting safeguarding, equality and diversity
Other Requirements
· A commitment to working to improve the life chances of all the young people in our academy.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £9,618.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: AGS Cleaner (20hrs)
