Cleaning Operative

Hours - 10 hours per week - 15:45-17:45; Monday to Friday (50 weeks per annum)

Salary - L1a (£11.59/hour - £11.79/hour - dependant on experience

Start date - as soon as possible

The Governing Body of Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is seeking to appoint a Cleaning Operative to work from 15:45- 17:45, Monday to Friday.

The School cleaner will work as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties as directed by their supervisor/line manager. We require a committed and self-motivated individual with an enthusiasm for maintaining and enhancing the school’s high standards.

As a School Cleaner you will: 

• Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of your designated area and for maintaining consistent and high standards;

• Take the initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards; 

• Liaise with Supervisor, Premises Manager and School Caretaker and other members of staff as required to ensure the cleaning rota operate smoothly around both school events and outside lets;

• Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the line manager;

• Ensure Health & Safety, quality and general procedure compliance.;

• Work as part of a team and support other members of the cleaning team to meet standards and school objectives;

• Report any Health and Safety issues to the Supervisor, Premises Manager;

• Have experience in undertaking a range of cleaning duties 

• Vacuuming 

• Dusting 

• Mopping 

• Scrubbing 

• Buffing 

• Disposing of waste 

• Replenishing consumables

• Have a positive attitude, be flexible, enthusiastic with excellent communication skills;

• Be proactive and able to work on own initiative;  

• Contribute towards the school ethos, improvement activities and the wider school community; 

• Be adaptable to a changing school environment;

• Be prepared to attend training arranged outside of contracted hours. 

Previous experience of working in an educational environment would be desirable however is not essential as full training will be given.

Please see attached document for a tour of our school or visit our school website: https://www.hillboroughinfants.co.uk/

All applications must be made through MyNewTerm: 

Closing date: 5th May 2024

Initial shortlisting: 6th May 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 13th May 2024

Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.