School Cleaning and Lettings Assistant

School Cleaning and Lettings Assistant Contract type: Casual Contract Hours: Working hours range from: Monday - Friday 4.30pm - 10.00pm / Saturday - Sunday flexible between 9am - 11pm Salary: National Minimum Wage Main job purpose To undertake general cleaning duties to provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for teaching and other school activities, such as out of hours lettings. To display a high level of responsibility, reliability, organisational and communication skills. To facilitate lettings during evenings, weekends and school-holiday periods. A flexible approach to working hours is therefore essential. Main responsibilities and duties. To carry out cleaning tasks set out in the school's cleaning schedule. To use all cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with any instructions and specifications provided. To report the breakdown of any cleaning equipment or any perceived hazards in the workplace to the Executive Principal (or other nominated supervisor). To observe health and safety and security requirements. To complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the Executive Principal. To maintain good working relationships with other school staff and to co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth operation of the school. To ensure that work undertaken complies with stated requirements and undertake appropriate training, as required. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy. Such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may be required by the Executive Principal (or other nominated supervisor). To retain keys for the facility and maintain the security of the premises and all equipment during lettings. Opening the premises prior to scheduled bookings and securing the site at the end of the sessions. Ensuring areas relevant to the l