Cleaner

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date:

16/01/2019

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 01/02/2019 09:00

Salary:

Grade 1, £16,863 - £17,007 (pro-rata)

Hours per week:

12.5

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

182947

Employment Location:

Villa Real School

Number of posts:

Closing date:

1 Feb

Further Information

Required for February 2019
12.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday: 6.00am – 8.30am or 3:30pm – 6.00pm
Term Time Only Plus 10 Days

The Governors wish to appoint from February 2019 a reliable and hardworking cleaner to work as part of an existing cleaning team. They will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

General Duties

Cleaning
• To clean a designated area of the school as allocated by the Caretaker/Head Teacher. This area may be changed, depending on the needs of the school.
• Cleaning, washing, sweeping and vacuuming in a variety of areas.
• Cleaning of public toilets, corridors etc. including children’s and staff toilets.
• Emptying of litter bins.
• Polishing and dusting of fixtures and fittings.
• Where appropriate use powered equipment.
• To keep appropriate light equipment, machinery and cleaning cupboards in a clean and hygienic condition.

Health & Safety
• To follow Health & Safety codes, Health & Safety Hygiene code / practices in relation to cleaning e.g. C.O.S.H.H., siting of wet floor signs, wearing protective clothing, using approved materials etc. The Caretaker will have a copy of the Health & Safety documents.
• Inform the Caretaker / Head Teacher of damage or defect to the premises / furnishings / machinery, removing or securing items to a safe place / standard until repair or disposal to ensure safe conditions at all times.
• Reporting all accidents to the Head Teacher.
• The cleaning and caretaking staff are expected to provide mutual assistance in the moving of furniture and equipment so as to enable each to carry out their respective duties.

Also any other duties as the Head Teacher may reasonably request from time to time.

Villa Real is a school for children with severe, profound multiple leaning difficulties, autism and challenging behaviour.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Closing date: 1st February 2019 at 9.00am
Interview date: 8th February 2019

Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
Co. Durham
DH8 6BH

Telephone: 01207 503651
Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.villarealdurham.sch.uk