Cleaner - Livingstone Road Primary Federation

Role Summary:

Livingstone Road Primary Federation are seeking to appoint a Cleaner

This role involves:

Responsibilities and duties

1. Clean hard surfaces, floor surfaces, walls, windows, fixtures, fittings and equipment as directed to an agreed standard, using powered equipment where appropriate. 

1. Be aware of health and safety issues around the building and work in accordance with safe practices and Health and Safety legislation. 

1. Report breakdown of any equipment or perceived hazards/incidents in the workplace to the Cleaner in Charge or Site Manager/Caretaker. 

1. Ensure that good hygiene is maintained using separate cloths and mops for toilets, classrooms and food preparation areas. 

1. Complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the school.  

1. Maintain good working relationships with other school staff, and co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist with the smooth operation of the school. 

1. Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.   

1. Comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the school and the Borough of Poole; comply with any relevant statutory requirements, including Equal Opportunities legislation, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act. 

1. Have a commitment to Child Safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s agreed procedure, and to meeting the five outcomes of Every Child Matters. 

We are seeking a professional individual who:

• Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard
• Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail

What we offer you:

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card

Livingstone Road Primary Federation consists of a Preschool, Infant and Junior School, located in Parkstone, Poole.

Children can join us on their learning journey in the Preschool at 2 years old, taking their first steps towards a bright future. They transfer to the infant school and then the junior school where they will complete their primary education at the end of Year 6. As part of a federation, we ensure that children have the best-uninterrupted journey through their primary years, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge they need to thrive throughout the next chapters of their school lives.

We believe that a strong and dedicated team is the key to providing the best learning experience for our children. Here at Livingstone Road Primary Federation, we have exceptional members of staff, who bring their own individual expertise, passion and commitment to creating nurturing and stimulating environments for all our children. Our exceptional staff, dedicated Governors and passionate parents come together with a common purpose – to ensure the children’s happiness, well-being and education.

You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression.

Livingstone Road Primary is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.