Job Title : Cleaner Responsible to : Cleaning Supervisor Purpose of the Post: • To carry out cleaning duties as directed by the School Business Manager and Cleaning Supervisor • To undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the School premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, to the agreed quality standards. Salary and Hours of Work 10 hours per week Term Time only but some flexibility to provide cover for other staff is required. Monday to Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Friday 3.00pm to 5.00pm NJC Scale Point 2, Salary £23,656, £5,532 pro rata (actual salary), £12.30 per hour Job Description Details: Cleaning including closure cleaning; Sweeping, vacuum cleaning and mopping of floors; Emptying litter bins; Polishing and dusting of surfaces and fixtures and fittings; Cleaning of changing rooms, toilets and shower facilities, including replenishment of paper towels, toilet rolls and other disposables; Using appropriate powered equipment e.g. Scrubber drier; To notify line management or other Senior member of staff, of any damage to buildings and equipment or anything you see that may be dangerous to pupils or staff; To inform Site Supervisor of matters requiring attention e.g. light bulb replacement, blocked toilets To inform Site Supervisor when there is low stock of cleaning materials and other disposables To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment as appropriate; Additional cleaning for one-off occasions i.e. Open Evenings, Visits etc. General At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures; The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Governing Body to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held. St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. NOVEMBER 2024 Person specification form Requirements (based on the job description) To be identified by: application form (AF), interview (I), test (T), or other (give details) Essential (E) or desirable (D) Qualifications Experience Experience of working as a cleaner Experience of using powered equipment (e.g. floor buffer) Knowledge, skills and abilities Ability to work as part of a team Flexible attitude to work Ability to work in an organised and methodical way Awareness of Health & Safety issues Awareness of CoSHH Good interpersonal skills Positive approach to customer care and service delivery Commitment to undertaking relevant training and development Other (including special requirements) 1. Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people 2. Commitment to equality and diversity 3. Commitment to health and safety 4. Willingness to work occasionally outside of contracted hours (e.g Parents evenings, lettings etc) Note: We will always consider your references before confirming a job offer in writing. D D E E D D D E E E E E E E I I I I NOVEMBER 2024 Person Specification Applicants should: • Be punctual and flexible • Be able to demonstrate high standards and commitment to providing a quality service • Be enthusiastic, committed, have a willingness to learn and be a positive team member • Be willing to be part of the whole school team and to take an active part in school life • Have a commitment to lifelong learning • Ability to work outside of normal office hours at peak work load periods • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. • Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school. • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. • Attend relevant meetings as required. • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. • Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration. • Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all. • Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times. • Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitor (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times. St John’s Core Values – Mission Statement in Action Focus on the needs of each child and respond flexibly to them Listen carefully and communicate relevant information clearly and effectively Respect and value everyone, and the school’s Catholic ethos Be honest, open, act with integrity and respect confidentiality Work reliably to a high standard and within agreed procedures Have an organised approach, plan effectively and work accurately to meet deadlines Understand and respect the role of all colleagues and work collaboratively with them Committed to professional development and use the learning / skill to continually improve at St John’s Act in the best interests of the school and its pupils at all times NOVEMBER 2024 Essential Desirable