Temporary Cleaner - Admiral Lord Nelson School in Portsmouth

The Salterns Academy Trust is a learning community where every member of staff understands the difference they can make to our students’ outcomes. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated cleaner to work within our team as well as on their own. The roles are varied as outlined in the job description. Previous experience is not necessary, full training provided.

The Salterns Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list. If shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form.

Key Purpose: To provide a high standard of cleanliness of the site at all times. This will be achieved by undertaking any cleaning duties as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor. Ensure all Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH requirements and agreed Codes of Practice for PCC employees are adhered to. Adhere to the school dress code.

Accountabilities:

• To undertake either individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of premises and ensure they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Carry out various cleaning duties such as emptying of litter bins, dusting/polishing of furniture and fitments, damp wiping fixtures and fittings, vacuum cleaning, damp mopping and using a variety of electrical cleaning equipment.
• Duties may also include other periodic tasks, e.g. wall washing, carpet cleaning, resurfacing of floors, washing furniture and internal cleaning of blinds.
• All duties must be carried in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and COSHH regulations and Codes of Practice for PCC employees.
• Report to the Cleaning Supervisor when sick or absent, giving as much notice as possible and complete daily time sheets as required.
• To be aware of the school’s security arrangements and responsible for the security of keys, and the locking and unlocking of doors as necessary.

Accountabilities within Whole School:

• Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the Schools Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
• To establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students and staff.
• To promote restorative practice at every opportunity, in meetings and communications, with parents, students and colleagues, to maintain the strong, inclusive ethos of the school.
• To participate in professional learning (including INSET and twilight INSET sessions) and own appraisal meetings, contributing to the identification of own professional development needs and attend relevant meetings.
• To actively use Restorative Approaches to maintain and build relationships with staff, students and parents.
• To participate in the Personal Development curriculum for our students, leading and support events as required.
• To take responsibility for your own wellbeing.
• At the discretion of the Executive Headteacher, to undertake other activities from time to time agreed to be consistent with the nature of the role.

This job description is subject to annual review and/or change at other times in response to identified needs. It is expected that the post holder will undertake additional duties, as required, and in agreement with their line manager, to operate in a flexible environment.