Cleaner

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Beccles; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable Education Trust is seeking a Cleaner to maintain cleanliness in classrooms and shared areas. The role requires effective communication and teamwork, with responsibilities including vacuuming, mopping, and adhering to health and safety standards. This part-time position offers a supportive work environment within a growing multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for actions.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, and shared spaces.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Report hazards or defects promptly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Responsibility

Cleaning Knowledge

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

GCSE level

Job description

Location: Beccles, NR34 7BQ

Salary: FTE: £23,656 per annum, Pro rata: £8,844 per annum

Hours: 15 hours a week Term time plus 4 weeks

The High School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.

The Role

They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Cleaner. The responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, including floors, walls, doors, tables and chairs, and corridors and other shared spaces, promoting Health & Safety within all areas of the school building.

Key Responsibilities

Standards of Cleanliness:

• Undertaking the highest standards of cleanliness when cleaning the following areas / ways in the school:
• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors;
• Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces;
• Cleaning hard floors using a scrubber dryer machine
• Spot cleaning of spillages;
• Furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and walls;
• Toilets and hand basins, wiping tiles and polishing mirrors;
• Replenishing janitorial supplies in toilets etc.;
• Emptying and cleaning bins;
• Polishing/cleaning glass.
  
  

Health And Safety

• Swift reporting of any hazards or defects to the Caretaker or Site Manager;
• Be familiar with and adhere to COSHH requirements;
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and be familiar with, and adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety Policy;
• Operating cleaning machinery as trained.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• Educated to GCSE level; effective oral/written communication skills and numeracy;
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their uses
• An understanding of cleaning processes.
• An understanding of the health and safety risks associated with cleaning processes and products
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Application Closing Date will be 9am, Monday 2nd