Cleaning Operative - Ref: TV36720

New Invention Infant School

Cleaning Operative – February 2021

12.5 hours per week – 41 weeks - Monday to Friday 3.30pm – 6.00pm

G2 Points 2-4 Actual Salary £5,534.74 - £5,758.29                                                                                 

We are looking to appoint, a reliable, flexible and practical individual to join our newly established cleaning team. The successful candidate will support our school in providing a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe and well maintained learning environment.

General duties will include ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout the school and that security is maintained at all times to support and safeguard the welfare of all persons using the school premises.

The successful candidate will need to be fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the job. Possess good individual and team skills and be ready to deal with a variety of situations and challenges. 

Our cleaning operative will need to be flexible at all times and will be required to work as and when the school requires a deeper clean during school shutdown periods.

There will be a requirement to undertake training appropriate to the post.

Please note annual leave must be taken during school holidays.

Previous experience of cleaning, safe use of chemicals and using cleaning machinery would be desirable but isn’t essential as full training will be given.

At interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and where applicable proof of qualifications.

We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or religion.

Our school operates a safeguarding policy that promotes welfare for children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.
The Appointment is subject to a DBS enhanced clearance plus two suitable professional references.

Application forms and further details are are attached and available from the school by email – postbox@invention-i.walsall.sch.uk 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 15^th January
Interviews will be held on: Monday 18^th January