Position Overview & Specifications

Beacon Hill Academy- Cleaner Vacancy

Main Site – Erriff Drive, South Ockendon RM15 5AY

RESPONSIBLE TO: Site Manager

KEY LIAISON WITH: Lead Cleaner

JOB PURPOSE: To participate in the provision and maintenance of an effective and efficient cleaning service in specified areas of the school’s premises. Routine duties may vary between term and non-term time.

Beacon Hill Academy is a school for students. aged 3 – 19 years with a range of physical, neurological and learning difficulties.

Currently £10.92 per hour

Hours: 6am-8am, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, term time, inset days and August deep clean (25 hours)

Position start date: required immediately.

For an application pack please visit our web site: www.beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk or contact Toni Cole, HR Manager e-mail: hr@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk

Main Responsibilities

Emptying bins and removing waste to a designated area, mopping, sweeping, spray cleaning, machine scrubbing and drying, buffing, suction cleaning, wall washing, window cleaning, dusting, damp wiping, washing, polishing, sanitary appliance cleaning.
Specialist cleaning tasks which may include carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, removal of stains, chewing gum and graffiti, etc., stripping and dressing/sealing floors, descaling sanitary appliances.
Operating/using domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials.
Keeping equipment and storage areas in a clean and safe condition.
Replenishing hygiene requisites as appropriate.
Informing senior staff or other designated person of faults, damage and vandalism or any issue that may restrict the cleaning process.
Securing/closing internal doors and windows as appropriate.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS, including, where necessary, an overseas check, (Certificate of Good Conduct). This post is being recruited under the Safer Recruiting framework, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of pupils comes first and is in accordance with KCSiE.

References will be requested prior to interview.

Closing date: Tuesday 6th June 2023 at 12 noon

Interview date: Friday 9th June 2023

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.92 per hour

Benefits: