School Cleaner

Aurora Eccles and White House Schools:

We're currently looking for an Afternoon School Cleaner to join our school. You would be part of the Housekeeping (Domestic) Team and responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the schools.

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles and White House Schools in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 5 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.

Key Duties:

• Dusting and polishing
• Maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas
• Vacuuming and washing floors
• Tidying up rooms
• Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as and when needed
• Reporting any necessary repairs
• Keeping bathrooms stocked and clean
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Eccles when required. Please see the link at the bottom of the page for our full job description.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
• Demonstrable attention to detail and pride in work
• Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible
• Understanding of principles of Health and Safety
• Knowledge of COSHH – safe use of chemicals
• Knowledge of Electrical safety
• First Aid Certificate – desirable but not essential

Due to the location of the school, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

How to Apply:

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Liz.Hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group 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.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search