School Cleaner - Bedford, United Kingdom - HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust

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Bedford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job Title:

Cleaner

Location:

Cauldwell Primary

Reports to:

Site Manager

Direct reports:

None

Full/part time:

Part time:
Various hours per week / Term Time only + 2 weeks (41 weeks)

HEART Academies Trust is a family of academies, at the heart of the community, improving life chances for all through challenge and support.

We strive to transform educational outcomes of students from a young age by providing exciting, new and different opportunities for learning and applied learning.

Our overwhelming belief is that every child can be successful, both personally and academically, with early and effective help from staff that know and value them as an individual.

HEART Academies Trust aims to bring about a substantial increase in the educational attainment, expectations and aspirations of all in the whole community.

Shortstown Primary is part of HEART Academies Trust. The role of Cleaner will be based at Shortstown Primary.

Job Purpose

As part of a team ensure that the school premises are maintained to the required standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all times.

Specific Responsibilities

Cleaning:

Ensure that the school premises are clean and accessible and meet the agreed hygiene and cleaning standards.
Carry out allocated tasks in accordance with the cleaning schedules.
Undertake nonroutine cleaning tasks as instructed by the Site Manager / Cleaning Team Lead.
Ensure that all cleaning equipment is in a working condition and report any deficiencies to the Site Manager or Cleaning Team Lead.
Use cleaning materials appropriately and economically.
Ensure that cleaning cupboards/lockers are maintained in a tidy, clean and organised state.
Report the need for replenishment of cleaning materials as and when required.
Perform regular stock takes on all cleaning materials and cleaning equipment as requested.
Take responsibility for security of cleaning cupboards/lockers in your allocated area.
Deal with potentially hazardous or infectious materials in accordance with agreed safe working practices. Remove waste to designated areas.
Clean toilets and washrooms to the required standard.
Replenish disposable items as necessary including toilet rolls, hand towels etc.
If contracted to work during school closure periods, perform deep clean of areas in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
Comply with environmentally friendly practices and policies within the school, including energy conservation and recycling.
Notify the Site Manager / Cleaning Team Lead of breakages, damage and other safety hazards.
Maintain vigilance in respect of the security of the school and notify the Site Manager / Cleaning Team Lead of any intruders, including students on site outside of school opening times. Check to ensure that doors and windows are secured at the end of the day.

Health and Safety:

Comply with relevant health and safety regulations and codes of practice, with due regard for the health, safety and welfare of all premises users and visitors, including contractors.
Maintain relevant health and safety records for cleaning products (COSHH) in line with legislative and/or Trust requirements.
Ensure all aspects of your work are carried out in line with health and safety requirements.
Ensure appropriate health and safety signs are displayed where required, hazards are removed and fire exits are accessible.
Report any breaches of security to the Site Manager / Cleaning Team Lead and report any resultant damage.

Common Roles of All Trust Members:

Leadership:
Vision and Values

Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, and embody for the students, staff, governors, parents and wider community the vision, purpose and leadership of the Trust.
To ensure equal opportunities for all.
To be committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of all young people.
To assist in the development of a culture and environment in which young people thrive and to drive innovation.
To drive up educational standards, promote lifelong learning and continually improve outcomes for all.
Lead and contribute to an ethos in the Trust where wellbeing and respect are at the heart of the Trust and each student is valued and nurtured to develop personally and educationally.

Leading and Managing Others and Self

Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others.
Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development.
Actively engage in the performance review process.
Work within the Trust's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents, colleagues and visitors.
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.

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