Cleaner

What skills and experience we're looking for

The post-holder will help to provide a cleaning service that complies with the standards as laid down by the Governing Body.

Responsible to

The Headteacher of the College

Line Manager

Cleaning Team Leader

Essential Skills

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Good interpersonal skills

with staff, pupils, suppliers, contractors, parents, and members of the public

• Use of cleaning materials & equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning Health & Safety

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in a school environment

Essential Attributes

• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Attention to details
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Desire to learn school systems and undertake job related training
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Good attendance record

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

What the school offers its staff

St Thomas More RC College is a high performing successful 11-16 school with a reputation for academic excellence, as a result the school is popular and oversubscribed. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted with our most recent inspection by Salford Diocese rating us as an Outstanding Catholic School.

St Thomas More is a safe and happy school with the highest standards of Pastoral Care and Guidance that allows students to flourish by supporting them to reach their full potential. Through our high expectations and our nurturing Catholic Ethos, students have the opportunity to develop into well rounded successful young adults who are prepared and ready for their future lives beyond school.

In return, we can offer a warm and supportive school community, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils, dedicated colleagues and a commitment to high-quality professional development.

Membership to a local government pension scheme.

A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career

Further details about the role

GENERAL CLEANING DUTIES Cleaning all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, by appropriate method, within the designated area of work (apart from any technical equipment cleaned by other departments).

• Cleaning all mat wells and covered entrances.
• Washing of walls, internal glass and partitions and internal woodwork up to reaching height, using appropriate equipment where necessary.
• Washing and cleaning of light shades/diffusers after removal and prior to replacement by the Caretaker.
• Cleaning of kitchen areas apart from any cleaned by other departments.
• Cleaning of all hard and soft floor surfaces within the designated area by the appropriate method and using machinery where necessary.
• Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, sluices, and sick units by the appropriate method.
• Collecting & bagging of waste. Putting ready for disposal.
• Washing and disinfecting of waste bins.
• Replenishing supplies of soap, paper-towels, toilet rolls and waste disposal bags.
• Ensuring that all cleaning equipment used is cleaned before returning to the stores.
• Reporting of faulty cleaning equipment and any conditions that may require the attention of maintenance staff to your immediate superior.
• Ensuring that windows are closed and lights turned off before leaving an area.
• Covering for other cleaners if necessary in the event of staff shortage.
• Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times whilst on the premises.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of our safer recruitment process we will conduct an internet search of all shortlisted applicants and retain any evidence of identification on file for the successful applicant.