Part Time Cleaner

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our wonderful community school for a part-time Cleaner. We are looking for someone to work effectively as part of the Cleaning team every weekday afternoon. You will be preparing a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for the children to undertake their learning.

Your role is key to ensuring pupil’s, staff and the school communities enjoyment of the school, with shared responsibility for high standards of cleanliness and designated areas of responsibility, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff and pupils alike.

Our school is vibrant and forward-thinking with passionate staff who always strive to get the best for every child. We are committed to providing high-quality education and have developed a curriculum to match. As a school in The University of Chichester Academy Trust, you will have the support of other schools within the Trust as well as our experienced team of staff. 

We are looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic new team member to work within our school in this varied role. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment and enthusiasm to develop the best possible provision for our children.

In this position you will be expected to:

• Carry out a complete range of cleaning tasks, including collection and disposal of waste, in accordance with the work schedule and to prescribed standards and health and safety compliance.  Areas to be cleaned include toilets, classrooms, corridors, offices, library, hall and other communal areas, including communal appliances such as fridges.
• Clean and remove graffiti and body fluids as required using appropriate cleaning materials and in line with school procedures and health and safety regulations such as COSHH.
• Move classroom tables, chairs and other moveable furniture as required to enable cleaning duties to be effectively carried out.
• Ensure all windows are closed, doors closed and locked, and lights turned off in areas as cleaning tasks are completed.
• To be part of the deep-clean team, cleaning wider areas of the school.
• Work in a safe manner, and use the appropriate cleaning materials, tools, protective clothing and equipment for the task, ensuring all electrical equipment is used and stored in line with manufacturing instructions and in line with the schools’ health and safety procedures.
• Take responsibility to report any damaged or faulty equipment or fixtures.
• In line with school procedures, monitor and report when cleaning supplies are low in stock and need replacement.
• Attend on-going meetings and training within normal working pattern, on cleaning practice, Health & Safety issues and use of equipment etc.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.

For an informal discussion or to visit the school, please contact Mia Enstone, Finance and HR Officer on (01243) 784046, or email menstone@kingshamprimary.org.uk. For full details and an application pack please visit www.kingshamprimary.org.uk or call the school office on 01243 784046. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Completed applications should be emailed to menstone@kingshamprimary.org.uk by the closing date specified above.

The school reserves the right to close the application process early should we receive sufficient interest.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.