Cleaner - Fixed term until 31.08.2022, likely to become permanent

Evening Or Early Morning Cleaners (15-30hr)        

(Fixed term, possible permanent position)

Grade 1 Scale Point 1, £9.25 per hour (with pay rise due)

15 - 30hr/wk 42 weeks per year - Fixed Term, until 31.08.2022, likely to become permanent                     

“Inspire through Creativity, Kindness and Adventure”

Are you currently an experienced cleaner? Larkrise Primary School needs a Cleaner with a passion for working to ensure our school site provides the very best environment for our children and staff. Although this vacancy will initially be to cover a Maternity vacancy it is likely to be extended. As part of the role you will be required to lock up the school site.

Would you like to work for an employer with excellent working conditions where you will be valued as part of a team to provide an excellent environment for education? If so, we can offer the right candidate enthusiastic children, staff and committed PTA (Friends of Larkrise) and Governors. Our leaders are ambitious for the staff, children and wider school community and are committed to your continued professional development and learning. 

For further information please review the job description and person specification at the end of this advert.

The school is part of the growing River Learning Trust. The River Learning Trust can offer candidates exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development. We pride ourselves on supporting staff to be highly successful, recognising that success comes in a wide variety of ways, creating a culture of continual improvement where we look to provide the best possible educational experience for all our children. We currently have a number of support staff and teachers who are gaining additional qualifications. To find out more about our Trust visit http://www.riverlearningtrust.org/recruitment/   

To find out more about this role, the schools and the Trust, please visit our website www.riverlearningtrust.org  or go directly to https://larkrise.oxon.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/ 

Application forms should be made via the TES website by following this link 

Closing date:    28/11/2021

Interview date:  week commencing: TBC

Please note that we reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date.

The River Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from a range of ethnic backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

The River Learning Trust (RLT) is a multi-academy trust responsible for a number of schools and a school centred initial teacher training provider within Oxfordshire; the schools and SCITT are united by their commitment to the principles of the trust and a common belief in the benefits of everything that is gained by working together.

● Commitment to Excellence​; striving for the best educational experience

● Everyone Learning​; creating and taking opportunities that enhance lives

● Respectful Relationships​; acting with care, integrity, and fairness in all we do

Job Description - CLEANER GRADE 1 - Under the direction/instruction of senior staff: provide a clean and hygienic school environment which meets specified cleaning standards

TASKS – OPERATIONAL

Cleaning

• Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings

• Clean floors, walls, partitions and internal woodwork as appropriate

• Clean toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas

• Clean equipment after use

• Undertake special cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises

Waste

• Collect and dispose of waste in appropriate manner

• Clean and maintain waste bins

TASKS – RESOURCES

•Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment

•Timely & accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions

•Undertake basic record keeping as directed

•Refill and replace consumables 

•Report faulty equipment & other maintenance requirements to appropriate person

•Maintain the security of school premises by securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches

•Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate

TASKS – ORGANISATION

•Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies

•Ensure cleanliness of equipment, check for quality/safety - reporting any faults to (a Senior Officer) 

•Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions

RESPONSIBILITIES

•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 & visitors (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

General cleaning work

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Willingness to undertake induction training 

• Cleaning and support services N/SVQ Level 1 OR equivalent experience or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to achieve these

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Willingness to use relevant equipment

• Ability to relate well to children and adults

• Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified cleaning standards

• Willingness to gain knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions 

• Willingness to gain awareness of COSHH regulations

• Willingness to gain awareness of health and hygiene procedures

• Willingness to observe the Code of Safe Working Practice for Caretaking and Premises (Staff) *

• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

• Ability to work on own or as part of a team