Trust: DNEAT

Academy Name: Dereham CofE Junior Academy

Vacancy Job Title: Cleaner

Pay Scale: Scale A point 1

Annual Value: £20258.00

Pro-Rata Value:  £5854 maximum

Full Time/Part Time:  Part time

Hours per week: 12.5hrs (2hr 30 mins per day)

Term Time: 42 weeks term time plus 4 weeks per year (required for inset days or other (if applicable)

Start Date: 20^th April 2023

Dereham CofE Junior Academy are looking for a Cleaner to join and work harmoniously with our existing team of cleaning staff maintaining a high level of cleanliness across the school

Responsibilities

• To clean a designated area of the school to the standard laid down in the County Specification.
• To replenish sanitary materials (toilet paper, paper towels and soap).
• To periodically clean the store rooms in the designated areas.
• To ensure the cleaning equipment is kept in a clean and working order.
• It should be noted that the area to clean will vary to cover for sickness or absenteeism.
• To be fully aware of and to comply with all departmental instructions and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to recognise the responsibilities required under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To be fully aware and to comply with the instructions under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (C.O.S.H.H.).
• To report any problems to the Caretaker/Academy Business Manager.
• To perform such other duties of a like nature as required by the Headteacher.
• Training will be provided as required

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time.  Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

Safeguarding

The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.

Equalities

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DONESC) has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the DONESC meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This post involves regular travel around the Diocese and maybe some evening and weekend work. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue. Details and emphasis are subject to amendment and revision in the light of the changing of DONESC.