Cleaning

ISP Cleaning Staff Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the Cleaning Staff role is to ensure a clean safe and hygienic environment for all building occupants. This includes performing regular cleaning duties such as sweeping mopping dusting sanitizing and waste disposal in accordance with established health and safety standards. Cleaning staff play a vital role in maintaining the overall appearance and functionality of facilities helping to create a welcoming and healthy atmosphere for students staff visitors or customers.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Cleaning Tasks

• Sweep mop vacuum and polish floors.
• Dust and wipe down surfaces furniture windowsills and fixtures.
• Empty and sanitize waste bins and replace liners.

Restroom Maintenance

• Clean and disinfect toilets sinks and restroom fixtures.
• Replenish supplies such as toilet paper soap and paper towels.
• Ensure restrooms are hygienic and odor-free.

Surface Disinfection

• Sanitize high-touch surfaces (e.g. door handles light switches handrails) regularly to prevent the spread of germs.

Specialized Cleaning

• Perform deep-cleaning tasks as scheduled (e.g. carpets windows floor stripping and waxing).
• Handle spills and accidents promptly and safely.

Supplies and Equipment

• Use cleaning equipment properly and report any malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Follow proper procedures for handling cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols.

Facility Appearance

• Maintain neat and organized storage areas.
• Report maintenance issues (e.g. leaks broken fixtures) to the supervisor promptly.Team Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with other staff members and follow daily task lists or supervisor instructions.

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Skills:

1. Attention to Detail
   • Ability to thoroughly clean and maintain school facilities ensuring no areas are missed.
2. Time Management
   • Efficiently complete cleaning tasks within assigned timeframes especially during breaks or after school hours.
3. Knowledge of Cleaning Techniques
   • Understanding of correct procedures for disinfecting surfaces cleaning various floor types and handling spills.
4. Use of Cleaning Equipment
   • Ability to safely operate vacuums floor scrubbers mops and other cleaning tools.
5. Health & Safety Awareness
   • Familiarity with proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and adherence to safety protocols
6. Reliability and Punctuality
   • Consistent attendance and dedication to maintaining a clean learning environment.
7. Teamwork and Communication
   • Work cooperatively with school staff and other cleaning team members; report issues as needed.

Qualifications:

No formal education required though basic literacy and numeracy are helpful.

Experience:

Previous experience in cleaning or janitorial work is preferred especially in school childcare or similar environments.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles.

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender ethnicity sexual orientation and gender expression age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.