Location
Liverpool | United Kingdom
Job description
About the School
Millstead is a primary special school with a community of fantastic children who have a wide range of interests, abilities and additional needs (including severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments and autism). An exciting opportunity exists to join the premises team within our OUTSTANDING school (OFSTED November 2017). Our emphasis on self-improvement and the continuing desire to provide high quality care and support is integral to the successful delivery of high quality teaching and learning that serves the complex needs of all our pupils.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance
Our Child Protection Policy is located on our school website – www.millsteadschool.co.uk– signpost to Information – Policies.
About the Role
Job Description: Cleaner Purpose of the job:
- To undertake cleaning within the school according to set procedures and tasked routines using a variety of methods including machinery Directly responsible to: Head teacher Functionally responsible to:
Site Manager Responsible for: NA Core responsibilities and tasks:
- To undertake, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of the school building, fixtures and fittings in accordance with set standards and routines to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Including the sweeping, washing, vacuum cleaning, emptying of bins, cleaning specialist seating and positioning equipment, polishing and dusting of designated areas which will include toilet and associated facilities, fixture and fittings, using the necessary material and powered equipment.
- To undertake, individually or as part of a team, periodic deep cleaning of designated areas during school closedowns. Including the refurbishment of floor surfaces, high level dusting and all other tasks to ensure all areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition throughout the school year.
- Carry out routine washing and drying of pupil clothing and other items used across the school.
- Assist with the locking and unlocking of the school building and rooms under the direction of the Caretaker/Senior Leadership Team.
- Carry out as necessary the replacement of user supplies (towels, soaps, toilet rolls etc).
- Assist as necessary with non-routine cleaning following incidents.
- To be responsible for the appropriate use of cleaning materials, safe use of powered machinery and general care of equipment used in providing the service.
- Identify and notify any damage to buildings and equipment.
- Attend any training courses that are deemed appropriate. It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, agreed codes of practice and the school’s safety plan.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the School.
Personal Qualities
- Previous cleaning experience.
- Experience of using floor cleaning machinery or willingness to undergo training. Knowledge of safe handling, storage and use of all types of cleaning materials.
- Knowledge of COSHH Regulations.
- Good awareness of Health & Safety in the context of cleaning.
- Basic knowledge of first aid.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children guidelines.
Personal Qualities & Attributes:
- Team worker.
- Able to work to high standards, both when working with colleagues and when working unsupervised. Able to take direction.
- Well organised and good time manager.
- Excellent attendance and time keeping record.
- Other Enhanced DBS check – individuals on DBS barred list should not apply.
- Emotional resilience in working with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours or complex health needs.
How to Apply Further information about the school can be found by visiting our website and prospective candidates are welcome to contact the Lynn Irwin, School Business Manager to arrange an informal visit. Please telephone school to make an appointment. Application packs are available to download from our website; www.millsteadschool.co.uk; navigate to the ‘Information‘ signpost –Job Opportunities. Applications can be made via e-mail:
[email protected] or post. Application forms can be collected from school; please contact school to make arrangements for collection.
Closing Date: Monday 29th April 2024
Short Listing Date: Monday 29th April 2024
Recruitment Documents Job Description: Download DocumentApplication Form: Download DocumentEqual Opportunities Monitoring: Download DocumentJob Advert: Download DocumentContact Details Millstead Primary School
Iliad Street
Liverpool
L5 3LU
Contact Name: Michelle Beard
Contact Telephone: 01512074656
Contact e-mail: [email protected]Website: www.millsteadschool.co.uk
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