Cleaner

We are currently recruiting for a Cleaner where they will be responsible for ensuring that the School’s site is a clean, efficient, safe, and secure place to study and work, providing an optimum environment for our students and staff.

The cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. Each cleaner will be responsible for an area and will be expected to clean to the frequency and standard set out. At the direction of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Business Manager, cleaning staff will clean other areas as required.

The Headteacher will delegate the monitoring of the cleaning to the Business and Site Managers and it is their responsibility to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are reached and maintained. From time to time the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher also will carry out spot checks on any aspect of cleanliness they feel is appropriate.

Hours of duty: 16 hours per week - 2:45-6pm Monday to Thursday, 3-6pm Friday

(Term Time 40 weeks - Monday to Friday plus inset days & 1 week summer Holidays)

Purpose of the role: To undertake cleaning duties at Hanwell Fields Community School.

Main Duties - Daily : Toilet and Cloakroom Areas:

• Clean lavatory basins with appropriate cleaner provided include below and around
• Clean inside and outside surrounds of sinks and Taps
• Refill toilet dispensers in all cubicles
• Refill paper towels in each dispenser
• Wipe tiles
• Polish mirrors
• Check paintwork and wipe where necessary
• Empty black sacks/rubbish bins - where applicable
• Clean and mop floor with appropriate cleaner as instructed

Classrooms/ Resource Areas/ Staff Room/ Offices/ Meeting Rooms/ Library/Resource Areas and All Other Areas:

• Hard flooring - dust control sweep or vacuum, damp mop classrooms per day
• Furniture / desks - damp dust (all removable furniture e.g. trolleys must be pulled out and cleaned under)
• Fixtures & fittings - dust and damp wipe (incl. skirting, pipes, window ledges)
• Bins - empty daily and damp wipe monthly
• Clean inside and outside surrounds of sinks
• Doors - remove marks from glass, doors, handles and walls

• 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.

Our offer:

• Plenty of opportunities for professional development, within our school and the Trust
• An individual CPD pathway, to develop practice, and help you reach the next stage in your career, with a free learning platform via Flick Learning.
• A team culture dedicated to innovative teaching methods and implementing current research
• An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation that is focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children; the core value of the Trust is “best in everyone”
• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Enrolment into a contributory pension scheme
• Popular benefits and rewards programme
• Healthcare Plan (enrolment after 6 months service)
• £500 reward referral scheme
• Free parking
• A paid personal day off to use as and when you like

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Hanwell Fields Community School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.