Premises and Cleaning Assistant
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) GRADE C, SCP 3 – 5 £25,614 - £26,427 FTE [£17,306 - £17,856 PRO-RATA]
Premises and Cleaning Assistant job summary
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
SECURITY / HEALTH & SAFETY
Open and close the school premises, including gates, doors, shutters, windows, fire exits etc., for the purpose of school use, lettings (if required), out of school hours functions, maintenance and emergency services
Regularly check the proper operation and function of alarms and fire equipment and ensure emergency exits are not obstructed
Liaise as necessary with the emergency services, including calling out of emergency services as required
Report acts of vandalism to the School Operations Manager / Headteacher and/or police as necessary
Regularly check and report immediately both internally and externally for any potential danger to pupils, staff or visitors
Move such items of school furniture as required, with due regard to current Health & Safety and Lifting & Handling regulations
Deal with, or arrange to be dealt with, all bursts, leaks, floors, fires and breakages as appropriate
Deal with, or arrange to be dealt with, all electrical and gas emergencies, making safe initially by turning off supply
Ensure access for emergency services, assist as necessary and secure premises as required
Arrange repairs etc with contractors with prior approval of School Operations Manager / Headteacher
Provide safe access to the school in the event of snow, ice or flooding
Have knowledge of the location of all water and gas stop cocks and mains electricity power breakers
Attend all essential Health and Safety courses or Child Protection courses as determined by the management of the school
Comply with the schools Health & Safety Policy and Procedures and the Health & Safety Work Act
HEATING
Check and control system functions, regularly check heating system, with due regard to appropriate safety requirements, report all defects
Ensure the premises are heated as required, being aware of energy conservation and providing meter readings.
CLEANING
Ensure that all areas of the school are cleaned to our required high standards and an annual, whole school deep clean is undertaken during the summer holidays.
Carry out cleaning as specified in the daily and weekly Site Supervisors duties list.
To ensure that all rubbish is removed daily, separating recyclables from landfill
Ensure that cleaning machinery and equipment is maintained and fit for purpose and report defects as they arise
Order appropriate cleaning materials in accordance with best value
Take delivery of orders, notifying the Finance Office and following instructions to either check against delivery note or pass on to co-ordinator concerned
To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform the Premises Manager when stocks are low. To carry out the cleaning of the premises under the general direction of the Premises Manager
To report to the Premises Manager any matters that are likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be aware of
To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Premises Manager
To ensure that cleaners’ cupboards/lockers are kept clean and tidy
To ensure that cleaning signs are placed in any wet or unsafe areas
To undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by the Premises Manager. All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning tasks during the school summer holiday period
Clean spillages, including body fluids as required
To work to all guidelines at all times, in particularly in relation to Health & Safety at Work Policy. All cleaners must wear the personal protective equipment supplied
To always maintain confidentiality 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
Area of work is determined by the Premises Manager and can be changed according to needs
INTERNAL MAINTENANCE
Report all defects which require specialist repair, inspect electrical fittings and report defects as required
Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required
Regularly inspect plumbing and report/repair defects as appropriate, synchronise clocks, time switches etc., as required
Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs as appropriate
Order and take delivery of materials to deal with repairs mentioned above
Subject to safety regulations, redecoration of any area, agreed as reasonable on instruction from School Operations Manager / Headteacher
Be responsible for the supply and availability of all hygiene materials
Remove/obscure all graffiti
Purchase materials and carry out minor repairs to school equipment
Carry out minor works to improve the site as required
Attend appropriate training courses
EXTERNAL MAINTENANCE
Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas
Empty litter bins daily
Inspect outside fabric of school, report/repair defects as appropriate. Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights etc
Report/repair defects as appropriate
Remove/obscure all graffiti
Clear leaves, snow, ice, moss and detritus as appropriate including treatment of surfaces with salt etc
Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove, including external emergency clean of spillage
Carry out internal/external window cleaning where required
Carry out minor works to improve the site, as required
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support with the administration of the school’s equipment and plant inventory
Place orders via the School’s Operation Manager or Premises Manager for items of housekeeping ensuring stock levels are maintained
Liaise with the Premises Manager for ordering of maintenance items
Support the Premises Manager to maintain an audit of all tools and equipment, their state of repair and where they are kept
Maintain all tools and equipment in good repair and ensure their safe use
To support the School Operations Manager & Premises Manager with regular H&S inspections manager and Risk Assessments
Clean and clear all drains and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation
Please refer to the recruitment pack for full details of this job role.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 770 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Our Lady’s & St John is a large and friendly school, under the Trusteeship of the Salford Diocese and part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust. Our school aims to be a “Caring Catholic Community” centred on Christ, where our faith and values guide everything we do.
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