Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide a cleaning service for the nursery. Duties will include working in different types of rooms including offices, classrooms and toilets and to maintain a high standard of cleaning. Full induction and support will be given. You will be working under the cleaning supervisor, and be expected to be able to work alone when the supervisor is away on sickness or leave.

Quick Terms and Conditions

- 12.30 per hour
- 5:30 - 7:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 5:15 - 7:30 pm on Friday (10.25 hours per week)
- 28 days paid holiday per year
- The nursery is open all year round except for bank holidays and the

Christmas closure.

Main Duties & Professional Responsibilities:

- Spot cleaning of spillages
- Buffing school hall
- Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and polishing door glass
- Emptying and cleaning bins (inside and outside)
- Cleaning toilets and surroundings
- Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces
- Wiping, polishing and straightening furniture
- Scrubbing down furniture
- Replenishing janitorial supplies in toilets etc.
- Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work
- To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of nursery related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
- To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required
- All defects/hazards must be immediately reported to the supervisor or nursery manager
- To cover for the supervisor if absent or on holiday - to be key holder and lock up the building
- You may be asked to cover on another site if required

Person Specification

- It is essential that you...
- Are willing to undertake any appropriate training
- Are able to work to time constraints
- Are able to work as a member of a team
- Have the ability to work independently
- Have a friendly and approachable manner
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff
- Are reliable and punctual
- Are physically fit
- Are able to take care and pride in all tasks given
- Have a willingness to be flexible and undertake other tasks associated with the post
- It is also desirable (but not essential) that you...
- Have experience cleaning in a nursery/school
- Have a knowledge of safe working practices and health and safety procedures
- Have experience of using a wide variety of cleaning equipment and materials

Application

All offers of employment will be made subject to the successful applicant providing the original qualification certificates, relevant to the position and as outlined in their application form. Identification documents will also be required including passport or picture driving licence, birth certificate, marriage certificate where applicable and evidence of address e.g. utilities bill, bank statement. Eligibility to work in the UK will also be checked.

Applicants will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and an enhanced Police check will be carried out through the DBS. We will seek two references, normally prior to the interview.

You can request an application form via one of the below contact methods. Please return completed application packs to the below address or via email. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss this job vacancy further. We wish you luck with your application and look forward to meeting you soon.

For more information about the nursery feel free to visit our website; clarendoncottage.com or our Facebook page.

Monton Village Nursery

Francis Street

Monton

Eccles

M30 9PR

0161 789 0472

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

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Experience:

cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person