Cleaner

We are looking to appoint as soon as possible and will therefore consider applications as they arrive. Interested applicants are advised to submit their form as soon as possible, and the vacancy may close before the date advertised.

Job Purpose

To clean areas of the school as directed by the Housekeeper, to the required standard. At least one year's previous experience would be beneficial, and .

Duties

1. Vacuuming carpet and wooden floor areas.
2. Dusting edges ledges and furniture.
3. Damp wiping of window sills edges and ledges.
4. Window cleaning.
5. Polishing of furniture pictures etc.
6. Buffing and burnishing.
7. Rubbish removal.
8. Stocking up of toilet rolls and paper hand towels.
9. Any other jobs that might commensurate with the post.

Qualifications

NVQ in cleaning would be an advantage but the willingness to work hard individually and as part of a team is very important.

Health and Safety

• Adhere to the school’s waste policy
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the schools Health & Safety policy, and emergency Fire procedures
• Report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture equipment or any potential hazard
• Promote safe working practices within the school

General

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the school
• Notify the House Keeper as soon as possible if you are unable to attend work

This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview given a tour of the School on the day.

Applications, addressed to Mr Wayne Hayes (Estate Manager), should include a completed school application form and a covering letter. Please submit these to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

CVs may be submitted as well but must be accompanied by an application form.

To comply with KCSIE, Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.