School Cleaner - Anagh Coar Primary School Douglas, Scotland
Job description
About the role and our team
Join our friendly team as a School Cleaner at Anagh Coar Primary School!
Within this role, you will work as part of a team and in conjunction with the Site Manager/Caretaker and other staff to thoroughly clean designated areas of the establishment and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
Working in school, you must be able to interact and communicate with children, parents and other staff in an appropriate manner.
We ask that you are well organised, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised. After a period of instruction you will be expected to use independent judgement and initiative on a daily basis in planning some aspects of your work schedule.
Some of your duties will include:
- Washing, cleaning, sweeping, tidying, vacuum cleaning, polishing and dusting, this includes cleaning window/door glass, brush heads and changing filters and bags
- Being aware and compliant with the health and safety procedures
- Reporting maintenance faults and defects
If you are a quality and service driven person, with skills in cleaning and maintenance, then this role could be for you!
What can this role offer me?
You can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes the use of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.
As a Government employee, you will also be able to benefit from the Activ8 scheme, which provides sporting opportunities in your local area by qualified coaches.
Free parking will be available to you at Anagh Coar Primary School.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Rob Coole on 01624 622148.
For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants and Isle of Man Government People Qualities guidance.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
Salary information
Please note the salary indicated above is for a full time staff member who works 37 hours per week, all year round, including school holidays. If this role is working term time (or term time plus a few weeks), your actual salary will be reduced pro rata to the contracted hours per week and number of weeks worked through the year. You will also receive payment for your annual leave and bank holidays, as leave is not permitted during term time. To ensure you receive a salary each month of the year, your pay is rolled up and divided into 12 equal monthly payments.
Additional information
Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.
A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.
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