Cleaner

3 months contract with a school Umbrella Rate: £16 per hour umbrella Summary The School Cleaner plays a crucial role in ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the school premises. This position involves cleaning various areas such as classrooms, offices, corridors, and washrooms to a high standard, adhering to the school's health, safety, and hygiene protocols.

By maintaining a pristine environment, the School Cleaner supports the wellbeing, health, and learning of pupils, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, corridors, stairways, halls, washrooms, staff areas, and other designated school facilities. Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, wipe, and disinfect floors, surfaces, furniture, fixtures, and equipment as required. Clean and sanitize toilets, washrooms, sinks, and other sanitary facilities.

Empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with school procedures and relevant regulations. Replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies, including soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and other consumables. Report any damage, hazards, maintenance issues, spillages, or defects to the Site Manager or appropriate member of staff.

Use cleaning equipment, materials, and chemicals safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and school procedures. Follow COSHH, health and safety, infection control, and other relevant procedures. Maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness during and after school activities and events. Carry out periodic or deep-cleaning tasks as directed, including cleaning windows, walls, furniture, and other areas.

Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are stored safely and securely after use. Respect the confidentiality and privacy of pupils, staff, and visitors. Follow the school's safeguarding policies and report any safeguarding concerns through the appropriate channels. Work cooperatively with other cleaning and site staff to ensure the school environment is maintained to a high standard.

Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Requirements

Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping, facilities, or similar role. Experience of working safely with cleaning products and equipment. Experience of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Previous experience working in a school, nursery, college, healthcare, or other public-sector environment.

Experience of working independently and managing cleaning tasks within agreed timeframes. Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures. Additional Information 15 working hours per week. Enhanced DBS with Children barred list. We work on a biweekly payment schedule. This is an on-site role based in Woodbridge.