Cleaner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More RC College in Greater Manchester seeks a dedicated cleaner to support a high‑performing school environment. You will help provide a standards‑driven cleaning service that upholds the safety and appearance of classrooms and facilities.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team while following health & safety guidelines. Training and ongoing professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, suppliers, contractors and the public.
• Experience using cleaning materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning Health & Safety standards.
• Willingness to learn school systems and undertake job related training.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings in the designated area.
• Wash walls, glass and woodwork using appropriate equipment.
• Clean kitchen areas not handled by other departments.
• Clean all floor surfaces using the designated method and machinery.
• Clean sanitary areas, toilets and changing rooms.
• Collect and bag waste; prepare for disposal.
• Replenish soap, towels, toilet rolls and disposal bags.
• Report faulty equipment and any maintenance needs.
• Ensure windows are closed and lights off before leaving.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cleaning equipment handling

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Initiative

Reliability

Punctuality

Good attendance

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for The post-holder will help to provide a cleaning service that complies with the standards as laid down by the Governing Body.

Responsible to: The Headteacher of the College Line Manager: Cleaning Team Leader Essential Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills: with staff, pupils, suppliers, contractors, parents, and members of the public
• Use of cleaning materials & equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning Health & Safety Desirable Skills:
• Experience of working in a school environment Essential Attributes:
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Desire to learn school systems and undertake job related training
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Good attendance record The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment What the school offers its staff St Thomas More RC College is a high performing successful 11-16 school with a reputation for academic excellence, as a result the school is popular and oversubscribed.

We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted with our most recent inspection by Salford Diocese rating us as an Outstanding Catholic School.

St Thomas More is a safe and happy school with the highest standards of Pastoral Care and Guidance that allows students to flourish by supporting them to reach their full potential.

Through our high expectations and our nurturing Catholic Ethos, students have the opportunity to develop into well rounded successful young adults who are prepared and ready for their future lives beyond school.

In return, we can offer a warm and supportive school community, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils, dedicated colleagues and a commitment to high-quality professional development.

Membership to a local government pension scheme.

A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career Further details about the role GENERAL CLEANING DUTIES Cleaning all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, by appropriate method, within the designated area of work (apart from any technical equipment cleaned by other departments).

Cleaning all mat wells and covered entrances.

Washing of walls, internal glass and partitions and internal woodwork up to reaching height, using appropriate equipment where necessary.

Washing and cleaning of light shades/diffusers after removal and prior to replacement by the Caretaker.

Cleaning of kitchen areas apart from any cleaned by other departments.

Cleaning of all hard and soft floor surfaces within the designated area by the appropriate method and using machinery where necessary.

Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, sluices, and sick units by the appropriate method.

Collecting & bagging of waste.

Putting ready for disposal.

Washing and disinfecting of waste bins.

Replenishing supplies of soap, paper-towels, toilet rolls and waste disposal bags.

Ensuring that all cleaning equipment used is cleaned before returning to the stores.

Reporting of faulty cleaning equipment and any conditions that may require the attention of maintenance staff to your immediate superior.

Ensuring that windows are closed and lights turned off before leaving an area.

Covering for other cleaners if necessary in the event of staff shortage.

Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times whilst on the premises.

Commitment to safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of our safer recruitment process we will conduct an internet search of all shortlisted applicants and retain any evidence of identification on file for the successful applicant.

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