Facilities Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Teacheroo

Teacheroo

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Introduction
Responsibilities for Cleaning Duties include but are not limited to the following:

To follow cleaning instructions given by the House Staff and/or the Facilities Co
Ordinator.
To follow all training programmes as instructed.
To be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in allocated areas of responsibility at all times.
To work safely, reading all information regarding chemicals and to ask for guidance when unsure.
To ensure cleaners' cupboards are kept tidy, and all cleaning equipment and materials are put away safely before leaving area of work.
To ensure that any faults (i.e. power sockets/lighting) or potential hazards are reported in the correct way.
To ensure uniform and security passes are worn at all times whilst on duty.
To ensure uniform is kept clean and maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
To request and sign out keys, if required, ensuring they are returned safely at the end of each shift.
To report anyone or anything suspicious on school premises.
To attend Facilities staff meetings as required.
Outwith termtime, to assist in deep cleans in allocated areas of the school premises.

Addendum

The job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed.
The post holder should inform the Senior Janitor (Resident) if unable to attend work due to illness (which must be done on first day of illness and preferably before the start of the working shift) or wishes to request permission to leave the workplace for any reason during normal working hours

About the school/organisation

St George's School is a highly regarded girls' day and boarding school set in tranquil parkland in a popular residential area of Edinburgh.

Established in 1888 by the pioneers of women's education, the school is one of Scotland's largest girls' schools and the only all-through independent, private school in Edinburgh for girls from 3 to 18 years.

Boys are welcome in the nursery and to the end of P3 by 2024.

Our 'YES SHE CAN' approach, embodied in the abundance of strong female role-models and the range of opportunities on offer helps inspire every girl to find the path that is right for her.

Our academic curriculum is a unique mix of GCSEs at 16 followed by Highers and Advanced Highers in the Sixth Form.

Rated 'Excellent' by Education Scotland in the most recent school inspection, St George's consistently achieves outstanding results in both Scottish and English exam qualifications.

Package Description

Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George's School
Pension Contribution
Staff lunches
Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
Professional learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Cycletowork scheme
Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
Death in service benefits all staff
Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.