Cleaner

Heycroft Primary School; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Cleaner to maintain hygiene throughout the premises. The role involves various cleaning duties, and adherence to health & safety protocols is essential. Candidates should demonstrate teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to follow instructions. Commitment to equality and child protection is required. Join an inclusive environment focused on supporting the well-being of children and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of First Aid.
• Ability to use general cleaning products.
• Basic reading skills for forms.
• Ability to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning in all areas of the school.
• Assist with locking and unlocking school buildings.
• Notify Site Manager of any damages.
• Participate in health and safety training.
• Support the cleanliness of school premises.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Basic knowledge of First Aid

Ability to use general cleaning products

Basic reading skills

Ability to exchange routine verbal information

Negotiating - Ability to follow instructions

Child Development knowledge

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Time Management

Job description

Job Title

CLEANER

Reports to

Site Manager

Job Purpose

To undertake cleaning within the school according to Procedures Codes using a variety of methods including machinery and adhering to safety regulations.

Duties

• To carry out cleaning in all and any areas of the school.
• Frequency of cleaning to be undertaken as directed by Procedure Codes.
• Assisting with the locking and unlocking of school buildings and rooms.
• To carry out as necessary the replacement to roller towels, renewing supply of toilet rolls and replacement of bin liners.
• To assist as necessary with the cleaning up after break-in or vandalism at the school.
• To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, vacs, wet pick‑ups and in health and safety and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• To notify the Site manager or other Senior member of staff, of any damage to buildings and equipment or of anything you see that may be dangerous to pupils and/or staff.
• All employees are expected to show a responsible attitude to health and safety issues and have due regard for their personal safety and that of others.
• Such other duties relating to the cleanliness of the school premises as may be necessary from time to time within the reasonable requirements of the Head teacher and Governing Body.

General

• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
• The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CLEANER

• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of First Aid
• Ability to use general cleaning products
• Literacy - Basic reading skills
• Communication – Written ability to complete basic forms
• Verbal - Ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly
• Languages - Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
• Negotiating - Ability to follow instructions
• Working with children
• Behaviour Management - Understand the school’s behaviour management policy
• SEN - Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately
• Curriculum - Basic understanding of the learning experience provided by the school
• Child Development - Basic understanding of the way in which children develop
• Health & Well being - Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
• Working with others
• Working with partners - Understand the role of others working in and with the school
• Relationships - Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with others
• Team work - Ability to work effectively with a range of adults
• Information - Know when, how and with whom to share information
• Responsibilities
• Organisational skills - Good organisational skills
• Line Management - N/A
• Time Management - Ability to manage own time effectively
• Creativity - Demonstrate ability to resolve routine problems independently
• General
• Equalities - Awareness of and commitment to equality
• Health & Safety - Basic understanding of Health & Safety
• Child Protection - Understand and implement child protection procedures
• Confidentiality/Data Protection - Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality