Cleaning Assistant

An established single academy trust with a PAN of 300 is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to provide an efficient and timely cleaning service across the school.  They have a wide catchment, over 200 staff and over 1,800 students. That means they have the resources to provide a wealth of opportunities: a sports centre and 3G sports pitches; a fully equipped drama studio, a dance studio, a large library, modern spacious English and Maths blocks, 12 science labs and specialist design, technology, computing and media rooms. The highly successful sixth formers have their own large base within the school too.

You will be working hrs per week, 42 weeks per year.  Monday to Friday 3:30pm – 7:30pm. 

As the Cleaning Assistant you will:

Carry out cleaning duties in any area allocated by the Cleaning Supervisor to the required standard and within the allocated time (allocated areas are subject to change as required)

Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, by appropriate method, within the designated area of work (apart from any technical equipment cleaned by other departments)

Clean all hard and soft floor surfaces within the designated area by the appropriate method and using machinery where necessary

Collect and bag waste and making ready for disposal

Check that windows are closed and lights turned off before leaving the area

Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are used in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner

Ensure that all cleaning equipment used is cleaned before returning to the stores To report any defects in plant, equipment or the working environment to the Cleaning Supervisor

Be responsible for your own work with minimal supervision and to work as a valued member of the cleaning team

Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times whilst on the premises and to take reasonable care to safeguard your own safety and that of others with whom you work

Provide cover for other members of staff who are absent as required (this could mean allocation to other areas as and when required)

Undertake training in health and safety, the correct use of cleaning chemicals and the use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, vacuum cleaners, wet pick ups

Ensure that users of the building are treated with courtesy, care and consideration To take every opportunity to promote a positive image of the cleaning team and the Academy to all users of the building and in the local community

We are looking for a Cleaning Assistant with:

Commitment to complete relevant training

Cleaning experience

Knowledge of cleaning systems 

High standards of work

Willing to undertake trainings courses that are relevant to the post and that are required for health & safety purposes.

Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office365 applications

You will receive induction training on your first day, providing all of the information you’ll need

for a successful start, including:

Leadership Structure

Communication and meeting systems

Induction procedures, performance

management and professional development

IT equipment

Health and Safety

Safeguarding

Key policies

Your line manager or mentor will meet with you regularly to ensure you have the support you need.

In return you will receive:

Family-friendly policies

Attractive salary and pension

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free one-to-one wellbeing support with a qualified psychotherapist and a coach

Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage

Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite Gym (conditions apply)

Cycle to work scheme Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World

Blue Light Card - Discount scheme Staff social events

Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm weekdays)

The full range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy

They are highly ambitious for the academic progress of students: their positive Progress 8 score of an average of +0.48 over the last two years which places them in the top 16% of schools nationally for academic progress.

If this sounds like the Cleaning Assistant role for you, click apply now.

Closing date: 30.10.26 @ 09.00.

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