Cleaner

Each member of the cleaning team will be responsible for and contribute to the cleaning of all areas inside the school building. Whilst there will be a division of labour it is expected that each team member will be prepared to discharge the duties of absent colleagues as and when it is deemed necessary by the Head Teacher or Site Manager.

Cleaning Duties

Cleaning a designated area of the school in accordance with Durham County Council's guidance and cleaning specifications. All cleaners must ensure that all work equipment is stored after use and is kept in a clean and hygienic condition. All cleaning tasks are performed on a daily, weekly, monthly basis as per DCC's frequency of tasks advice as instructed and overseen by the Site Manager.

1 To clean a designated area of the school as allocated by the Site Manager or Head Teacher. This area may be changed, depending on the needs of the school.

2 a) Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning in a variety of teaching areas

b) Cleaning of public areas, corridors etc., student and staff toilets

c) Emptying of litter bins

d) Polishing and dusting of fixtures and fittings

e) Where appropriate use of powered equipment

f) To keep appropriate light equipment, machinery and cleaning cupboards in a clean and hygienic condition

g) To follow all Health & Safety codes, Health and Hygiene code/practices in relation to cleaning e.g. C.O.S.H.H. siting of floor cones whilst washing floors etc. The Site Manager will have a copy of the school's Health & Safety document for your use.

h) To report faulty equipment, machinery to the Site Manager.

3. A willingness to undergo training as required by the job role.

Duties may vary between term time and school holiday periods.

Any other cleaning duties as directed by the Head Teacher or Site Manager.

You will be entitled to sufficient training in order to ensure a clear understanding of these duties.

Protective Clothing

You will be issued with protective clothing provided by the school i.e. overalls, rubber gloves and you must wear these items for your protection. You are to be responsible for laundering, repair etc. and the Site Manager will decide when articles need replacing. In the case of body spillages protective clothing will be supplied.

Annual Leave

To annually submit a list of required holidays to the Site Manager. Holidays are to be taken during term time only. If a dispute arises, items will be determined by the Personnel Sub-Committee of the Governing Body of the school who will afford you an individual right of appeal.

Leave of Absence

All matters relating to leave of absence will be dealt with under the school's leave of absence procedures which are available from your Site Manager.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive definition of all tasks associated with the post. These duties may vary from time to time without materially affecting the level of responsibilities or character of the post and this is reflected in the grading.