12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Asap

  • Closing date

    15 December 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£1,516.00 Annually (Actual) Term-time only. Full-time equivalent salary £23656

School cover cleaner job summary

Come and join the friendly team at Roundwood Primary!

We are looking for some staff members who can cover absence on an occasional basis - we will contact you to see if you are available when we need extra cleaners.

Shift times 3/3.30pm to 6/6:30pm (term time only) - can agree either a 3pm or 3.30pm start for 3 hours.

Purpose of the role: To undertake cleaning duties at the school.

The cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school, with each cleaner being responsible for an area of the school.

Main areas of responsibility:
Cleaning of designated areas (classrooms, offices, receptions areas, dining room, school hall, toilets etc.) to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition including:

  • Vacuuming and cleaning floors using appropriate cleaning solutions including the use of powered equipment
  • Dusting and polishing furniture and other surfaces
  • Cleaning walls and other paintwork, tiling and mirrors
  • Emptying and cleaning waste bins
  • Cleaning toilets, sinks and basins

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

  • Ability to carry out general cleaning duties
  • Is punctual and reliable.
  • Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
  • Ability to prioritise work.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards.
  • Be flexible to changing demands of the post.
  • Take pride in a job well done.
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of why Equal Opportunities are important in employment and service delivery.
  • Ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and teams.
  • Have an awareness of and display a commitment to the relevant legislation and guidance in working practices in relation to the safeguarding of children and young people.
  • To undertake any training relevant to your role.
  • Must be in good health.

All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to starting the role.

Please contact us on 01582 460756 if you have any questions.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Roundwood Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
335 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

School location

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