Site Cleaner & Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

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Job Title: Site Cleaner & Assistant

JD Reference: 030

School/Academy: Martin Bacon Academy

Weeks: 52

Hours of work: 37

Salary: £20,441

Responsible to: Senior Site Officer

Role: Site Cleaner & Assistant

Purpose of the job:

To maintain school premises to the required standard of cleanliness & repair. Clean all rooms, toilets, cloakrooms, staircases, corridors, halls, intervention rooms, laboratories, D&T rooms and all other areas in designated cleaning section. Undertake small maintenance jobs under the direction of the Site Team lead.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• To carry out cleaning work to the required standard and as instructed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
• To operate effectively both domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment e.g. floor polishers, vacuum cleaners etc.
• To report to the Cleaning Supervisor matters that are likely to affect their work or other matters they consider that they should be aware of.
• To use cleaning materials appropriately and economically; to inform the Cleaning Supervisor when stocks are low.
• To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Cleaning Supervisor.
• To ensure that cleaners’ storage lockers and cupboards are kept clean and tidy.
• To undertake any non-routine cleaning tasks as instructed by Cleaning Supervisor.
• All cleaners are required to contribute to major cleaning tasks during the school summer holiday period where necessary.
• To work to Academy guidelines at all times particularly in relation to the health and safety policy.
• To attend all essential health and safety training courses as determined by the management of the school.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Support for School/Academy/Place of work:

• Participation in staff events by arrangement
• Attend Staff Meetings
• Contribute and participate in Trust events and activities where possible
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents/carers
• Adhere to the Trust values
• Follow school policies, practices and procedures

Data security:

• Follow the legal provisions regulating confidentiality and security of data and information under GDPR

Health and Safety:

· Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions

• Co-operate with the Trust on all issues to do with Health, Safety & Welfare
• Work/operate all equipment within Health and Safety and other legal regulations, including risk assessments
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment

Continuing Professional Development:

· In conjunction with the line manager, take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up to date with research and developments related to school/academy/place of work efficiency, which may lead to improvements in the day-to-day running of the Trust

· Undertake any necessary and identified professional development taking full advantage of any relevant training and development available, particularly when related to the use of ICT, for data management and record keeping

• Maintain a professional portfolio of evidence to support the Performance Management process – evaluating and improving own practice

Child Protection and Safeguarding

• The post holder will have a shared responsibility for safeguarding all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people
• Inform the Child Protection Officer of any issues relating to the safety and well-being of students

The post holder will undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, in consultation with the line manager.

This job description is subject to review and may be changed following consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the Trust in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Updated: September 2022

Person Specification:

CleanerAssessment Key:

A = Application Form

I = Interview

Education and Qualification

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

1

Basic standard of literacy to read instructions

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2

Ability to understand instructions

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3

Trained to NVQ standard

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Experience

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

4

Previous experience in a similar post

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Knowledge and understanding

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

5

Ability to work as member of a team

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6

Ability to work under pressure at times

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7

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations, e.g. COSHH Regulations

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Skills and abilities

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

8

Ability to undertake all the physical aspects of the post

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9

Ability to move and use domestic and industrial type cleaning equipment (polishers, vacuum cleaners etc)

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Personal Qualities

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

10

Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

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11

Willingness to work additional hours when needed

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12

Willingness to be flexible

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13

Willingness to undertake training if required

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14

Trustworthy and reliable

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Child Protection

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

15

Support the Academy policies on safeguarding and child protection

✓

Other

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

16

The flexibility of working hours

✓

Willingness to wear personal protective equipment as supplied.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £20,441.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2023