Cleaner

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR POST OF: CLEANER

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities within the spirit of City Council and School policies and within the framework of the Education Act 2002, and School Standards and Framework Act 1998 with particular regard to statutory responsibilities of the Governing Bodies of Schools.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1.

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the area/sites allocated.

2.

To be aware of the conditions associated with the cleaning of your allocated areas related to the school/site users and to work to the appropriate Health and Safety rules and processes.

3.

To use the appropriate equipment, materials, tools and machinery to ensure the job is done effectively.

4.

Cleaning duties will include cleaning, washing, sweeping, scrubbing, sanitising, shampooing, vacuum cleaning, polishing and dusting of designated areas as required by the School.

5.

Specialist cleaning where requested by the School, i.e. carpet shampooing.

6.

To report any damage/defects to the appropriate person.

7.

To liaise with site staff, supervisors and line managers as required.

Promotion of Trust Values

1.

To contribute to the overall development of Sheffield South East Trust to ensure the Trust operates on the basis of shared and collective responsibility.

2.

To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of Sheffield South East Trust.

3.

To support and contribute to the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding all students. All schools in the Sheffield South East Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all employees are expected to share this commitment.

4.

To be aware of the school’s duty of care in relation to staff, students and visitors and to comply with all health and safety policies at all times.

5.

To be aware of and comply with the codes of conduct, regulations and policies of the School and its commitment to equal opportunities.

6.

All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with policies adopted by the School Governing Body and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety

7.

This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher/CEO to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.

Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role

All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with Sheffield City Council’s Policies, Standing Orders and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety