Cleaner

To clean specified areas within the school in accordance with the school's standards. Work is undertaken under the guidance of the office manager and teaching staff.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR STAFF: The post has no direct responsibility for supervising other staff.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PHYSICAL RESOURCES: The post has some direct responsibility for physical resources, involving cleaning of buildings and health and safety requirements.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Clean toilets, bowls, sinks and basins


• Wipe down desks and chairs


• Vacuum and tidy classrooms


• Wash worktops/tables


• Wash/mop/sweep floors and wash wet areas


• Clean inside glazing


• Dust and polish


• Undertake routine maintenance of equipment (e.g. vacuum bags)


• Empty bins and dispose of rubbish


• Ensure safe and effective use and storage of all equipment


• Be aware of Health and Safety at Work regulations and COSHH guidelines


• Draw to office manager's attention any problems / issues which may affect the safety or security of the school or its users


• Alert the office manager to the need to order products relating to cleaning
  
  No formal qualifications required, though literacy and numeracy skills required to be able to read instructions and work out simple measurements.


• No previous experience necessary.


• Able to operate equipment and use materials, including a floor polisher


• Understands and can work to procedures, follow straightforward instructions and read labels.


• Can understand and operate within regulations


• Can identify straightforward solutions to simple problems, e.g. improving working methods, rearranging cleaning schedules


• Can exchange straightforward information with colleagues and users


• Ideally suited for someone who takes a pride in maintaining cleanliness and high standards for young children


• Supportive training for school cleaning processes is available for 'new' cleaners
  
  15 hours a week


• 38 weeks, term-time only. Plus, possible additional hours in holidays


• Grade A (£11.59 an hour)