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Housekeeper/Cleaner

OVERVIEW

To perform a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance of a safe, clean and hygienic environment based within a School. Key duties will include cleaning toilets, showers, bathrooms, the vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping of floors, corridors and rooms.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours:Mon – Fri, between the hours of 6am – 10pm. Flexible evenings available up to 30 hours per week. We will accept all applications for the working hours. Year round and term time positions available.

Salary: Up to £14.40 ph / £22,464.00 pa depending on working hours

Benefits:

• 5% employer pension
• Shopping discount card
• Means tested staff discount
• Paid holiday (pro rota) + bank holidays
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Discretionary Christmas stand down
• Personal accident at work cover
• On site parking

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the highest level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the schools on a daily basis.
• To ensure standards and procedures are adhered to.
• To use cleaning material appropriately, as instructed and economically. To order replenishments on scheduled day.
• To ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to Line Manager.
• Ensure that waste is correctly disposed of into the designated areas, i.e. general waste and recycling.
• Where practical ensure that windows are closed, lights are switched off and doors are locked when you finish.
• To report health and safety issues to your line manager, including all accidents and near misses
• To promote good safety habits and methods of work
• To ensure all cleaning materials are used in line with COSHH safety standards
• To maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work area at all times.
• To be aware of their responsibilities for Health and Safety of themselves and others.
• To undertake any training relevant to your role.

Person Specification:

• Be polite, professional and friendly at all times with pupils and colleagues.
• Be able work as part of a team. Have the ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds of others. Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required.
• Be flexible, reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• To have the ability to manage their own time effectively and to prioritise work.

Further details found in Candidate Pack, applications should be made via the Wishford Education Application Form, (which is a Word doc download) if you need assistance please email Molly.Rees@wishford.co.uk

Application Form

Candidate Pack

Location

Westonbirt School
Westonbirt
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QG