Job Purpose
To assist, individually or as part of the Facilities Management Team, in the maintenance of the premises and associated grounds.

Main Duties and Responsibilities       
Cleaning and preparation   

• Undertake cleaning duties which may include dusting, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, polishing, toilet cleaning in areas of the establishment.
• May undertake specialised cleaning programmes during the school closures or other designated periods.
• Assist in the preparation of rooms and appropriate work areas g. meeting rooms, classrooms.
• May be required to undertake first aid duties.

Resources  

• Restocking facilities e.g. soap, paper towels
• Report when stocks are low
• Store all equipment and chemicals used in the appropriate manner

 Maintenance

• Work to ensure and maintain safety and security of the building and those within it

Systems, policies and procedures

• Escalate any safety issues to the line manager
• Work to expected standards and complete work within required timescales
• Report any faults with materials and/or equipment as necessary

Team involvement 

• May demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff

• Exchanges information with their supervisor, head teacher and possibly other staff.

Record keeping and information management   

• May complete checklists to say work has been completed

Problem solving and decision making    

• Identify straight forward solutions to simple problems and minimal personal initiative required

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Understanding of health and safety issues and willingness to undertake training
• Knowledge of chemicals and proper use of cleaning equipment
• Awareness of COSHH
• No previous experience required.
• First aid at work may be a requirement or paediatric first aid

Physical demands and working conditions         

• Required to work in conditions that are generally unpleasant such as cleaning with toilets, dealing with waste, responding to minor hazards.
• Requires regular physical effort such as bending, stretching, pulling and pushing cleaning equipment with occasional intense effort for moving furniture.

This job description may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the salary and job title.

General responsibilities
If a recognised First Aider, to provide First Aid when needed.
To provide a high-quality service to students, parents, visitors and staff, working as a member of a team and providing cover and support to colleagues as required.
To make effective use of the Academy’s technology and procedures, taking care to seek best value in activities that have a financial impact.
To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the academy.

Performance management
All post holders are accountable through Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Performance Management Policy.
Participate in the Academy’s arrangements for professional development, quality assurance and internal verification.
Uphold the professional standards expected of every member of academy staff in all dealings with colleagues, students, parents / carers, and the wider community.
Adhere to the principles expressed in the aims of the Academy and its mission statement.
Actively contribute to the continued development of the Academy by attending training, participating in relevant meetings, and putting forward ideas for improvement.
Be a positive, collaborative team member.
Apply Academy policies in all aspects of the role.
Keep up to date with all aspects of the Child Protection Policy as it applies to the post.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post or as directed by the Principal.

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and a DBS check. Due to the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of Criminal Record Disclosure to be undertaken. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4, (2), of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986.  Therefore, the post holder is not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act, and any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Academy.  The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this post.

Equal Opportunities:
To promote equal opportunities in Education in order that all children and families will gain optimum benefit from the service provided.
To promote and ensure that all students and young people are happy, healthy, safe, successful and achieve economic wellbeing.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Staffordshire. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
This job description will be reviewed annually. The post-holder may be required to take on additional responsibilities when necessary, to ensure the effective running of the Academy.