Cleaner

Do you have professional cleaning experience either with an office or school environment? We are currently looking to appoint a cleaner to join our dedicated maintenance and premises team. 

The hours for this role will be 11.30am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.

About Us

In September 2008 we joined the Harris Federation, a not-for-profit charity with 25 years of experience in education.  In joining the Harris Federation, we have become part of a family of more than forty happy and highly successful primary, secondary and sixth form providers in schools across London.  Being part of such a successful Federation allows our teachers and leaders to continue to develop their practice.

We pride ourselves in creating a supportive community where our students are offered the best educational experience in order to develop confidence, self-belief and self-drive.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Job Purpose: To carry out cleaning in allocated area.

Reporting to: Premises Manager / Premises Officers

Liaising with: Premises Staff, Director of Resources, Reception staff and other relevant Academy staff.

Operational/Strategic Planning 

• Cleaning of parts of the academy as allocated, including classrooms, offices, corridors, stairs and toilets 
• Vacuuming, wiping, dusting and mopping 
• Cleaning toilets, basins, tiling, glass areas 
• Emptying bins in allocated area 
• Disposing of waste as instructed 
• Machine cleaning as appropriate 
• Safe storage and use of materials

Other Services 

• To comply with Health & Safety regulations and guidelines, and undergo training as required 
• To report issues and Health & Safety issues to manager 
• To check closed windows doors and turn off lights 
• General Requirements 
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• To adhere to the academy’s corporate standards, policies, systems and procedures in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection, and health and safety 
• To set a personal example that contributes to the positive ethos of the academy 
• To be committed to the life of the academy and to support its distinctive mission and ethos 
• To behave at all times in accordance with the academy’s values 
• To agree annual performance targets with the Line Manager 
• To promote the academy favourably in the community

Qualifications & Experience 

• Commitment to providing a high level of service 
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions 
• Good time management 
• Reliable and punctual 
• Well organised and self-motivated 
• Able to take initiative and work without supervision 
• Flexible approach to work allocated  
• Ability to work as team player  
• Physically able to undertake necessary tasks 
• Ideally, experience of working in a school

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.