Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
19/06/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/06/2017 12:00
Salary:
£15,613 - £15,807 Grade 1
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
The Durham Federation - Fyndoune Community College
Further Information
Required from September 2017.The Durham Federation are seeking to appoint three cleaners (evenings 12 hours per week) to work at our Fyndoune Community College site in Sacriston.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Working within a small cleaning team responsible for the fabric of the school. Whilst there is a division of labour, it is expected that the successful candidate will be prepared to discharge the duties of other colleagues as and when deemed necessary by the Head teacher or Line Manager.
CLEANING DUTIES
Cleaning designated areas of the school in accordance with Durham County Council cleaning specifications and ensuring these are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition, on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as instructed by the Line Manager or Head Teacher. These areas may be changed, depending on the needs of the school.
Cleaning Duties include:
• Ensuring all waste bins are emptied and refuse is removed and taken to the designated disposal point in order to ensure the site is clean and tidy and meets with health and safety requirements.
• Cleaning all furniture and fittings including ledges, pipe work and radiators, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are met and maintained.
• Cleaning all sanitary fixtures and fittings in the toilets, ensuring all areas are maintained to the required standards of health and safety, reporting any damaged or broken facilities, or other maintenance issues to the Line Manager.
• Carrying out vacuuming in all carpeted areas ensuring correct use, carrying and storage of equipment.
• Cleaning all other floor areas appropriately i.e. sweeping, mopping, polishing etc, ensuring wet floor H&S hazard signs are used when required to ensure wellbeing of staff/pupils is maintained.
• Keeping appropriate light equipment, machinery and cleaning cupboards in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Reporting faulty equipment, machinery etc to the Line Manager.
• Checking windows and doors are free from damage and closed after cleaning has been carried out to ensure the facilities are locked and secured appropriately.
• Assisting in the whole school clean during school closure as per the school cleaning programme (5 allocated days per year).
• Attending any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development.
• Presenting oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Undertaking any other duties that are commensurate with the post as directed by the Head Teacher or Line Manager.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Clothing provided by the school (i.e. overalls, rubber gloves etc.) must be worn for protection. The laundering and repair of these items is the postholder’s responsibility.
This job profile will be the subject of regular review and any part of it may be amended as a result of such a review or at any time after consultation with the post-holder.
To apply for this post please complete the application form attached.
For an informal discussion please contact in the first instance:
Mrs D White, School Business Manager - 0191 3710277
E-mail – d.white@durhamfederation.net
The Durham Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
This position is not open to job share.
The Durham Federation
Fyndoune Community College
Tel: 0191 3730277
Fax: 0191 3712269
Website: www.durhamfederation.net
Please note
This job is closed for applications.