Cleaning Assistant

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

 Main Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

The Cleaning Assistant will undertake a range of daytime cleaning duties, ensuring that the standard of cleaning across the school is carried out to ensure satisfactory standards of hygiene are maintained in accordance with the cleaning specifications.

 All duties carried out are expected to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, COSHH Regulations and other legal requirements, and any other nationally agreed codes of practice that are relevant.

The Cleaning Assistant will report to the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor, and be accountable to the Premises Manager.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

Main Responsibilities 

• Ensuring that the standard of cleaning carried out to ensure satisfactory standards of hygiene are maintained in accordance with the cleaning specifications;
• Carrying out cleaning duties such as sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and the use of vacuum cleaners;
• Using electrical and mechanical equipment, floor polishes etc. when necessary;
• Collecting litter/rubbish and disposing of appropriately;
• Cleaning low-level glazing, as required;
• Removing graffiti and other substances from surfaces, including walls, doors, floors, carpets and furniture;
• Monitoring, cleaning and maintaining the staff and students’ toilet facilities;
• Replenishing roller towels, hand towels, soap and toilet rolls, as required;
• Tidying and cleaning the staff room periodically throughout the cleaning shift;
• Wearing protective clothing provided whilst on duty and being aware of responsibilities for Health & Safety measures designed to protect self, other staff and users of the premises;
• Being pro-active in identifying and reporting maintenance issues and broken or damaged equipment;
• Updating the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor and/or Premises Manager on a daily basis to any work that requires attention, if unable to rectify immediately;
• Ensuring that school-owned cleaning equipment is maintained to a satisfactory condition;
• Reporting low stock of cleaning equipment to the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor, as necessary;
• Reporting immediately to the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor or, in their absence, the Premises Manager or Director of Operations, any accident, dangerous occurrence or practice, or threat to health and safety;
• Covering for absent cleaning staff as directed by the Daytime Cleaning Supervisor or Premises Manager;
• Undertaking school holiday cleaning duties as directed by the Premises Manager;
• Carrying out emergency cleaning (e.g. toilets/medical room) or any other additional cleaning, as required.

General Responsibilities

• Acting as a professional and positive role model to our students in terms of personal presentation, timekeeping and behaviour;
• Ensuring a good knowledge of forthcoming events by reading the Premises Team calendar and Red Notices provided and liaising with appropriate staff in advance of events, as required;
• Adopting a pro-active and responsible attitude to all duties required throughout the school and to update the Premises Manager on a daily basis to any work that requires attention, if unable to rectify meeting;
• Being responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role, by attending appropriate INSET and training courses, meetings, and keeping abreast of changes in legislation;
• Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities and race equality, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;
• Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required by the Premises Manager or the Headteacher.