To undertake, as part of a team and under supervision, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition
Responsibilities will include:
- Routine cleaning of premises and furnishings in all room types during term time, to include vacuuming, damp dusting, mopping, machine cleaning floors, polishing and emptying of litter bins.
- Periodic cleaning of premises and furnishing during periods of school closure, to include scrubbing/stripping of floors, wall washing, carpet shampooing and cleaning of internal glass.
- Use of all types of electrical cleaning equipment, e.g. scrubber/polishers, carpet extraction machines subject to appropriate training.
- Cleaning of toilets and sanitary areas to include where necessary the removal of body emissions to maintain the required standard of hygiene.
- To work at all times under the direction of the Cleaner in Charge / Site Manager.
- To inspect and report any defects to the Head Teacher or Site Manager
- To replenish all consumables as and when required e.g. soap, toilet paper etc
- Use of access equipment to clean areas not accessible from floor level subject to a safe system of work.
- To participate in the operation of the Council’s personal performance Development Scheme.
It is the responsibility to carry out their duties in line with Council policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible for in line with this policy and the Equality Act 2010.
Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Thematic Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and safety at work Act 1974.
Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.
Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk.
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
All references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.
You can visit our website: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk
Hours: 15 - 30 hours per week (shift pattern to be confirmed with successful applicant, term time plus 3 weeks
Grade: Grade A, SCP 2 £23,656 - actual salary £8926 - £18,073 pro-rata per annum (dependant on hours)
Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU/Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ
Closing date: 22nd June 2025
