Job description
Cleaner - Two Roles
Scale 1 Points 2-3 - £20,441 - £20,812 (Actual Salary - £7,523.53 - £7,660.08)
Starting as soon as possible
We are looking to recruit an adaptable and reliable cleaner to join our existing team. You will be responsible for cleaning designated areas, ensuring that they are maintained to a clean and hygienic standard.
You should be able to use your own initiative and although experience would be desirable, full training will be given if needed.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Sweeping
- Mopping
- Buffing
- Spray cleaning
- Suction cleaning
- Damp wiping
- Waste disposal
- Internal window cleaning eg doors, partitions
- Cleaning of toilet facilities and associated tasks required to achieve a high quality of cleanliness.
- Cleaning of fixtures and fittings.
- Use appropriate cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Ensure the safe use of chemicals, machinery and equipment when carrying out the cleaning function in line with current legislation, standards and county Council policies and procedures for Health and Safety and in accordance with training provided.
We look to appoint staff who are willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Highfields is a vibrant, popular school and has a strong partnership with the community and local schools.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. We do not accept applications through recruitment agencies.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 17th May 2023