Cleaner

Job Purpose To ensure a high level of cleanliness in all areas and help to provide a suitable working environment for the students and staff at Highams Park School. Main Duties

• To carry out cleaning in all and any areas of the school as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor or Premises Manager including but not limited to:
• Vacuum/sweep/mop floors
• Empty and clean bins
• Wiping/polishing furniture
• Replenishing cleaning supplies
• Cleaning of spillages
• Cleaning toilets and washrooms
• To ensure that toilets, for students and staff, are equipped with adequate toilet paper, soap and hand drying facilities.
• To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, Vacs, wet pick-ups; in health and safety and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Frequently and regularly updating notices around the school when cleaning has been completed.
• To notify the Cleaning Supervisor or Premises Manager of any damage to buildings and equipment or of anything you see that may be dangerous to students and/or staff.
• To assist as necessary with the cleaning up after break-in or vandalism at the school.
• To demonstrate a responsible attitude to health and safety issues and have due regard for their personal safety and that of others.
• To undertake any other duties, appropriate to the grade, which may be required, as directed by the Principal.
Person Specification Essential
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Previous cleaning experience
• Good timekeeping and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Flexibility and a willingness to help others
• Able to operate on own initiative to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries when working with children
Desirable
• Understanding of COSSH, safe use of cleaning chemicals and materials
• Previous work in a school
• Basic first aid
  
  Essential
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Previous cleaning experience
• Good timekeeping and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Flexibility and a willingness to help others
• Able to operate on own initiative to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries when working with children
Desirable
• Understanding of COSSH, safe use of cleaning chemicals and materials
• Previous work in a school
• Basic first aid