Morning Cleaner

Ivel Valley School & College; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 5,800; Part time

Job summary

Ivel Valley School & College in Biggleswade is seeking a part-time cleaner for the morning shift (6:00–8:30 am or 6:30–8:30 am), 2 hours daily. The role runs for 50 weeks a year with 24 days of holiday plus October and February half term off unpaid.

You will clean classrooms, offices, toilets and other areas, adhere to health and safety policies including COSHH, and report issues to the Site Agent/Caretaker.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy to read instructions
• Previous experience in a similar post
• Ability to work as member of a team
• Ability to work under pressure at times
• Ability to use IT to access and read emails, policies and complete e-learning
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations including COSHH

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning in classrooms, offices, toilets, changing rooms and halls
• Promote high health and safety standards; follow COSHH and safety policies
• Report issues to Site Agent/Caretaker or deputy
• Use cleaning materials economically; inform when stocks are low
• Ensure tools and equipment are in good working order
• Assist with non-routine cleaning tasks and major cleaning during summer holidays
• Work in line with school guidelines and attend safety training
• Maintain confidentiality of school matters; protect sensitive information
• Undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibility as required

Skills

Team player

Work under pressure

IT literacy

COSHH knowledge

Physical stamina

Flexible hours

Willing to train

Education

Basic literacy

Job description

We are looking for additional cleaners to join our friendly cleaning team and work the morning shift between 6-8am or 6:30-8:30am (2 hours a day). You will be paid 50 weeks a year with 24 days holiday plus October half term and February half term off unpaid.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To carry out cleaning work to the required standard and as instructed by the Site Agent/Caretaker or Assistant - this includes classrooms, offices, toilets, changing rooms, hall.
• To always comply with all health and safety policies and procedures and consciously promote high health and safety standards to others. This includes COSHH, infection control, reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls, working at height, manual handling, lone working.
• To report to the Site Agent/Caretaker or his/her authorised deputy, matters that are likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be aware of
• To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform Site Agent/Caretaker when stocks are low.
• To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Site Agent/Caretaker.
• To ensure that cleaners’ storage lockers and cupboards are kept clean and tidy.
• To undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Site Agent/Caretaker or authorised deputy. All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning tasks during the school summer holiday period.
• To work to School guidelines at all times particularly in relation to health and safety policy.
• To attend all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the management of the school and/or the Council.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Person specification

• Education/qualifications – Basic standard of literacy to read instructions (as demonstrated by the completion of the application form)
• Experience – Previous experience in a similar post
• Skills/knowledge/aptitude – Ability to work as member of a team
• Skills/knowledge/aptitude – Ability to work under pressure at times
• Skills/knowledge/aptitude – Ability to use IT or other devices to access and read emails, policies and complete e-learning.
• Skills/knowledge/aptitude – Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations including COSHH
• Motivation – Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Motivation – Willingness to work additional hours when needed
• Motivation – Willingness to be flexible
• Motivation – Willingness to undertake training if required
• Motivation – Trustworthy and reliable
• Physical – Ability to undertake all physical aspects of the post (exposure to cleaning substances,carrying full bin bags, moving classroom furniture, standing on kick-steps toreach higher areas etc.)
• Physical – Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment (polishers, vacuum cleaners etc.)
• Other – To be able to get to and work at either of Ivel Valley sites

Ivel Valley School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from at least your last two employers and medical clearance.

Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.