Cleaner - Heart of the Forest Community School

School: Heart of the Forest Community School (Special)
Address: Speech House Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire
Title: Cleaner - Heart of the Forest Community School
Grade: Grade 1 (pts 2) £23,656 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (0.30 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 05/09/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

Main Purpose: Cleaners are responsible for a wide range of cleaning duties and responsibilities, which include ensuring that areas of work allocated are cleaned to the required standard/specification.

Main Activities:
1. Thoroughly cleaning areas to the required specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment.

2. Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff or pupils.

3. Locking and unlocking windows and doors as directed.

4. Undertaking training in use of methods, materials and equipment, as instigated by the Site Manager.

5. Working safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment, being mindful of hazards to other staff and pupils. Compliance with the Health & Safety practices of the Site.

6. Replenishing supplies of toiletries, plastic bags etc., as directed.

7. Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labelled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers written instructions and that all chemicals are securely stored away when not in use.

8. Emptying vacuum cleaners when needed. Cleaning and checking all equipment used after use, checking cables for wear and tear and storing away in a suitable safe area. Notifying site manager of any faults found.

9. Ensure mops, cloths etc., are washed and left to dry as appropriate at the end of each session.

10. Reporting immediately to your Site Manager any defective electrical sockets, lighting, vandalism etc., in your cleaning area.

11. Ensuring the Site Manager is aware of low stock levels of materials and equipment for which you are responsible.

12. Assist in keeping chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment storage areas in a clean and tidy condition.

13. Covering on a rota basis for absent colleagues when required, which may involve some change in hours/times or work areas.

14. Any other related duties, as directed by your Site Manager.

Person Specification for School Cleaner
Experience:
• Experience of cleaning in a professional/work environment

• Use of buffing and vacuuming equipment

Qualifications or Training:
• None - willing to undergo appropriate training

Practical Skills:
• Ability to understand and comply with work instructions (written and verbal)

• Methodical approach to cleaning

• Ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions with regard to cleaning chemical usage

Personal Qualities & Attributes:
• Flexible

• Methodical

• Practical

• Capable of moderate physical activity, i.e. use of buffing and vacuuming equipment



• Capable and willing to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Able to deal with all types of cleaning which may involve dealing with excrement and vomit on occasion (suitable protective clothing will be supplied) and will include emptying nappy bins.

Please apply at https://heartoftheforestschool.co.uk/vacancies/ .

Copies of our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on the Vacancies page of our website.

Please note we may take the advert down earlier should we have enough suitable applicants.

Please note Heart of the Forest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.