Cleaner(Female)

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aquila School in Dubai is seeking a Welfare Assistant to support student safety and school cleanliness. You will help supervise pupils, monitor buses, and role-model positive behaviour in line with The Aquila Way.

The role requires English communication, discretion, and a proactive, friendly approach. You will work under the facilities manager and welfare supervisor, contributing to a secure, respectful learning environment for all staff and students.

Qualifications

• Develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community.
• Communicate accurately in English.
• Show initiative, be flexible, proactive and positive.
• Kind, approachable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students on the bus at start and end of the day.
• Help keep the school environment clean and orderly.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle information discreetly.
• Assist with other welfare tasks as directed by management.
• Assist with stock and consumables as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Professionalism

Flexibility

Job description

Description Position at The Aquila School Owned by Shaikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum One Person Company LLC

Job Description for Welfare Assistant This version 10 August 2022For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to amazing learning- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.
The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative be flexible fun proactive and positive
• To be kind approachable and professional
• To be able to communicate accurately in English

Core purposes:

• To ensure children are safe and well supervised on the bus
• To ensure the school is spotlessly clean at all times

Key duties include:

• Working as a bus monitor at the start and end of the day transporting children to and from school safely.
• Managing pupil behaviour in a positive manner and being a positive role model in line with The Aquila Way on behaviour e.g. giving golden tickets acknowledging children who have made good choices etc.
• Keeping all areas of the school spotlessly clean.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times i.e. - never discussing any aspect of the work of the school other than with colleagues in school.
• To maintain stock levels and keep account of consumables.

In addition all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school.

To be line managed by the facilities manager and welfare supervisor.

Hours of work- 9 hours per day from Monday to Friday plus 4 hours on Sunday.

Holidays-30 working days paid leave and pro-rata for each uncompleted year. The annual leave year runs from September to August. Leave can be taken after successful completion of the probation period and only during school breaks.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning development and growth.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision Purpose and Principles.
• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans organises prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity awareness and skill to understand the values behaviours attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.