Cleaning Operative, Reigate and Banstead

The cleaning team is responsible for the direct cleaning services and coverage of events as instructed by the cleaning team leaders and the cleaning manager, maximising the resources available within the team and the safe use of equipment and consumables (cleaning materials). This is a hands on role. The school is open from 7.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, but the important core cleaning hours are 5.00pm to 9.00pm. The cleaning team reports directly to the Cleaning Manager, Team Leader and Estates Manager.

• General Classrooms
• Specialists classrooms (Art, Science)
• Dining areas and small kitchen spaces
• Study and meeting areas
• Toilets and changing rooms
• Medical rooms
• Swimming pool facilities (toilets, changing and pool side)
• Corridors and busy communal areas
• Staff offices and restroom areas
• Pre and post event cleaning
• Responsive cleans are required
• Deep cleans during the holidays

• Floors – sweep, wash, deep clean, buff/polish, vacuum and holiday deep cleans according to surface finish
• Furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment – wipe over, shampoo, clean and polish according to suitable methods and finish needed
• Sanitary ware (toilets and showers) – clean to suitable hygiene standards with suitable methods, products and equipment
• Waste removal – general and recycling waste removal
• Miscellaneous internal cleans – walls, white boards, glass panels, door furniture, banisters, lifts, water fountains, staffroom facilities with fridges and coffee machines

• Participate in training, question if unclear and share knowledge openly and clearly with other team members
• Training provided on general health and safety
• Complete your tasks to the standards required and work fairly with other team members ensuring you do your share of the tasks using the equipment and materials safely at all times
• Work safely paying due attention to what is going on in your area/s of work. Use signage, check equipment, avoid trailing leads etc.
• Provide cover during absences and encourage other team members to do the same
• The cleaning manager may reserve the right to alter the work schedule, rota and movement of staff to different areas
• Report any concerns or issues to the cleaning manager and team leaders regarding any general site issues spotted whilst doing your work
• Arrive for shift on time, suitably dressed in clean uniform, neat and tidy, ready to complete your full shift to the high standard expected
• Advise the cleaning manager in time of any issues that might affect the completion of your shift so that alternative arrangements can be made and timely cover put in place
• Carry out other duties as required by the school (in line with the core services provided) and as requested by the cleaning or estates manager
• Report anything suspicious to manager, estates or porters
• Be mindful of the importance of working safely around students and the various school activities
• Treat work colleagues and others with respect
• Ensure that cleaning signs are displayed when required and correctly
• Maintain awareness of health and safety requirements and act accordingly
• Pre and post checks of equipment used e.g. carpet-shampoo machines
• Working closely with estates staff on various matters

Please contact: Ms Meriel Thom

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive.