Cleaning Operative

London South East Academies Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont Academy in the London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Cleaning Operative to support a clean and welcoming school environment. The role covers early morning shifts from 6:00am to 8:30am, 12.5 hours per week, aiding pupils and staff.

You will vacuum, clean surfaces, replenish supplies, and assist with annual deep cleans, following health and safety guidelines and reporting faults to the Premises Manager.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors.
• Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork and polishing door glass.
• Cleaning toilets.
• Mopping hard floor surfaces.
• Wiping and polishing furniture.
• Replenishing supplies including soap, tissues, paper towels.
• Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work.
• Spot cleaning of spillages.
• Completing an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchens, offices and other frequently used spaces.
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products.
• To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.
• To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Premises Manager.
• To observe health and safety and security requirements.
• Report any faults to electrical cleaning equipment, do not use until repaired.
• To complete any appropriate records or documentation required.
• To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist in the smooth operation of the school.
• To ensure that all work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training as required.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.
• Such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be requiredby the Premises Manager and/or Senior Leadership Team.

Job description

About the role:

Cleaning Operative

Hours: 12.5 hours a week (6:00am - 8:30am)

Salary: H16 on the LSEAT Harmonised payscale

Start date: ASAP

Belmont Academy is looking for a committed and diligent cleaning operative. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to high quality service delivery and the ability to work as partof a team.

Belmont is a mainstream primary school in the London Borough of Bexley, with a virtual Resourced Provision for pupils with a visual impairment, physical disability and/or medical need. The school converted to an academy in April 2019 and joined London South East Academies Trust.

Core Requirement of the role: To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene to a designated areas of the school while working effectively as part of a cleaning and wider school team, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors.
• Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork and polishing door glass.
• Cleaning toilets.
• Mopping hard floor surfaces.
• Wiping and polishing furniture.
• Replenishing supplies including soap, tissues, paper towels.
• Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work.
• Spot cleaning of spillages.
• Completing an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchens, offices and other frequently used spaces.
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products.
• To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided.
• To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Premises Manager.
• To observe health and safety and security requirements.
• Report any faults to electrical cleaning equipment, do not use until repaired.
• To complete any appropriate records or documentation required.
• To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist in the smooth operation of the school.
• To ensure that all work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training as required.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.
• Such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be requiredby the Premises Manager and/or Senior Leadership Team.

About Us

We are a two form entry school with a virtual resource provision for pupils who are visually impaired or blind and for children with a physical and/or medical need. Our resource provision does not operate separately from the rest of the school and we pride ourselves on our inclusive practice. Our aim is to provide excellent learning experiences to our pupils in a safe, calm and positive environment preparing our pupils for the next stage of their learning and supporting them to reach their full potential.

Situated on the borders of Bexleyheath and Erith in the London Borough of Bexley, our excellent environment provides our pupils with the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities, ensuring that they thrive socially, physically, emotionally and academically. Our pupils are well behaved and eager to learn making them a pleasure to teach.

About the Trust

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.

Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.

We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group.

Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us [e-mail].

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.