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Position Type: Cleaner
Employment Type: Permanent Contract
Hours: 15 hours per week, term-time only - 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Salary: Essex School's Pay Scale, Scale 1 Point 3 - Actual salary £8,628 per annum (before any applicable deductions)
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a reliable, committed Cleaner to join our established team.
Person Specification:
- Previous cleaning experience (preferred but not essential).
- Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision to undertake routine tasks.
- Ability to carry out a range of manual cleaning duties.
- Ability to understand written/oral instructions and requests.
- Awareness of health and safety and hygiene procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
Duties will include:
- Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices and shared areas to a high standard, emptying bins, dusting, wiping surfaces, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
- To carry out, as necessary, the replacement of roller towels, renewing supply of toilet rolls and replacement of bin liners.
- To assist as necessary with the cleaning up after break-in or vandalism at the school.
- To notify the Site Manager or Headteacher, of any damage to buildings and equipment or of anything you see that may be dangerous to pupils and/or staff.
- All employees are expected to show a responsible attitude to health and safety issues and have due regard for their personal safety and that of others.
- Such other duties relating to the cleanliness of the school premises as may be necessary from time to time within the reasonable requirements of the Headteacher and Governing Body.
- To respect confidentiality at all times
We can offer:-
- An Outstanding School
- 2-week May/June half term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday!)
- A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues who like to have fun (and have 'goodies' on a Friday!)
- Happy, motivated, well behaved and hard-working children
- A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support
- A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff
- An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment (swimming pool, 300-seater theatre, dedicated sports hall)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.