Cleaning Assistant
| Reference | 0510LC1244 | |||
| Sector | Education Jobs | |||
| Salary | £12.71 per hour | |||
| Town/City | Cheltenham | |||
| Locations | Gloucestershire, South West, UK | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 5th Oct | |||
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Job Description |
| An established single academy trust with a PAN of 300 is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to provide an efficient and timely cleaning service across the school.  They have a wide catchment, over 200 staff and over 1,800 students. That means they have the resources to provide a wealth of opportunities: a sports centre and 3G sports pitches; a fully equipped drama studio, a dance studio, a large library, modern spacious English and Maths blocks, 12 science labs and specialist design, technology, computing and media rooms. The highly successful sixth formers have their own large base within the school too. You will be working hrs per week, 42 weeks per year. Monday to Friday 3:30pm – 7:30pm. As the Cleaning Assistant you will: - Carry out cleaning duties in any area allocated by the Cleaning Supervisor to the required standard and within the allocated time (allocated areas are subject to change as required) - Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, by appropriate method, within the designated area of work (apart from any technical equipment cleaned by other departments) - Clean all hard and soft floor surfaces within the designated area by the appropriate method and using machinery where necessary - Collect and bag waste and making ready for disposal - Check that windows are closed and lights turned off before leaving the area - Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are used in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner - Ensure that all cleaning equipment used is cleaned before returning to the stores To report any defects in plant, equipment or the working environment to the Cleaning Supervisor - Be responsible for your own work with minimal supervision and to work as a valued member of the cleaning team - Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times whilst on the premises and to take reasonable care to safeguard your own safety and that of others with whom you work - Provide cover for other members of staff who are absent as required (this could mean allocation to other areas as and when required) - Undertake training in health and safety, the correct use of cleaning chemicals and the use of cleaning equipment such as floor machines, vacuum cleaners, wet pick ups - Ensure that users of the building are treated with courtesy, care and consideration To take every opportunity to promote a positive image of the cleaning team and the Academy to all users of the building and in the local community  We are looking for a Cleaning Assistant with: - Commitment to complete relevant training - Cleaning experience - Knowledge of cleaning systems - High standards of work - Willing to undertake trainings courses that are relevant to the post and that are required for health & safety purposes. - Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office365 applications You will receive induction training on your first day, providing all of the information you’ll need for a successful start, including: - Leadership Structure - Communication and meeting systems - Induction procedures, performance - management and professional development - IT equipment - Health and Safety - Safeguarding - Key policies Your line manager or mentor will meet with you regularly to ensure you have the support you need. In return you will receive: - Family-friendly policies - Attractive salary and pension - Generous annual leave entitlement - Free one-to-one wellbeing support with a qualified psychotherapist and a coach - Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage - Free/discounted access to the school’s onsite Gym (conditions apply) - Cycle to work scheme Techscheme – save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World - Blue Light Card - Discount scheme Staff social events - Onsite catering (8.00am - 1.30pm weekdays) - The full range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave - Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy  They are highly ambitious for the academic progress of students: their positive Progress 8 score of an average of +0.48 over the last two years which places them in the top 16% of schools nationally for academic progress. If this sounds like the Cleaning Assistant role for you, click apply now. Closing date: 30.10.26 @ 09.00. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to. |
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