Role Introduction

In this role you will be responsible, under the direction of the cleaning supervisor, for cleaning designated areas within educational premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment. Areas include, for example, Boarding houses, Schoolrooms, Offices and Pavilions. 

From time to time you may be required to help set up examination rooms (i.e. moving tables and chairs around the school) working as part of a team. There will be duties in our Central Cleaning stores sorting cleaning materials and getting them ready to be distributed around the School. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please be advised this is a Maternity Cover position, start date TBC.

**Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the recruitment process for these roles may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.**

Main Duties

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing,  dusting of all fixtures and fittings of the designated areas within the educational establishment, including toilets, bathrooms and shower areas if applicable. 

• Using where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing & polishing of floor areas (training in use of equipment can be provided). Specialist cleaning knowledge is preferred. 

• The movement of items of furniture to enable efficient and effective cleaning. 

• Duties may vary between term time and vacation time 

• All duties must be carried out to adhere to the Security, Health & Safety and Fire precautions policies including COSHH compliance. 

• To perform other such duties as may be reasonably requested by the Cleaning Supervisor or Managers within the designated areas. 

• Must have an interest in historic buildings and ideally have an understanding of the National Trust manual of maintenance of historic buildings. 

•  Must be prepared to undertake training in cleaning as directed. 

• Attend meetings and training sessions as required. 

• Any other duties reasonably requested. 

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have: 

• Literate & Numerate 

• Previous experience of cleaning in a work environment 

• Good time management and organisational skills. 

• Ability to work on own initiative and take on responsibility. 

• Ability to work effectively on own or as part of  a team 

• Ability to follow cleaning schedules. 

• Appropriate skill & knowledge in application of chemicals for cleaning 

• Understanding of COSHH regulations 

• Ability to achieve standards to performance criteria. 

• Careful, meticulous and dexterous 

• Self-motivated and proactive. 

• Sense of own initiative 

• Flexible approach to role 

• Amenable and courteous 

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity/ Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. 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.

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