Cleaner

Cleaning Operative Hours: 12.5 hours a week (6:00am - 8:30am) Salary: H16 on the LSEAT Harmonised payscale Start date: ASAP ​Belmont Academy is looking for a committed and diligent cleaning operative. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to high quality service delivery and the ability to work as part of a team.​Belmont is a mainstream primary school in the London Borough of Bexley, with a virtual Resourced Provision for pupils with a visual impairment, physical disability and/or medical need. The school converted to an academy in April 2019 and joined London South East Academies Trust.​ Core Requirement of the role: To provide a high standard of cleaning and hygiene to a designated areas of the school while working effectively as part of a cleaning and wider school team, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.​​ Key Responsibilities: To carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school’s cleaning schedule to include: Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors. Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork and polishing door glass. Cleaning toilets. Mopping hard floor surfaces. Wiping and polishing furniture. Replenishing supplies including soap, tissues, paper towels. Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work. Spot cleaning of spillages. Completing an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchens, offices and other frequently used spaces. Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products. To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided. To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards inthe workplace to the Premises Manager. To observe health and safety and security requirements. Report any faults to electrical cleaning equipment, do not use until repaired. To complete any appropriate records or documentation required. To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist in the smooth operation of the school. To ensure that all work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training as required. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy. Such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be requiredby the Premises Manager and/or Senior Leadership Team.