L1 Cleaning Assistant

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in the West Midlands is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe environment for students and staff. The role requires reliability, an eye for detail, and a willingness to learn cleaning procedures and safety guidelines.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently or as part of a team, relate well to children and adults, and uphold safeguarding commitments while contributing to a welcoming school

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Willingness to learn cleaning procedures and health and safety guidelines (COSHH, hygiene)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Help maintain a clean, safe school environment.
• Be willing to learn and follow cleaning procedures to meet standards.
• Work independently or as part of a team as needed; show initiative and reliability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join our school team. This role is vital inhelping us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all members of our schoolcommunity.The successful candidate will be reliable, hardworking and take pride in their work, have a good eyefor detail and a commitment to cleanliness. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Willingness to use relevant equipment.

Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Ability to work on own or as part of a team.

Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaningprocedures required to meet specified cleaningstandards.

Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safetyprocedure and precautions.

Willingness to gain awareness of COSHHregulations.

Willingness to gain awareness of health andhygiene procedures.

Willingness to observe the Code of Safe WorkingPractice for Caretaking and Premises (Staff)

Personal qualities:

A general knowledge of cleaning and cleaningmethods

Ability to manage time efficiently to complete tasksto a high level

Be organised and show initiative

Be an excellent communicator and approachable toall staff

The ability to work independently but also be agood team player when the need arises

Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of theschool and community

An eye for detail with excellent standards ofcleaning

Take pride in a job well done