Nursery Cleaner (Evenings)

Job Title:      Nursery Cleaner

Reports to:   Facilities Manager / Assistant Facilities Manager

The Appointment

The department covers a diverse range of support functions, including all aspects of housekeeping and cleaning. The postholder will work within a team to upkeep both the internal and external areas of the Nursery.

Key Responsibilities

• To clean a range of designated areas, including offices, common rooms, corridors, stairways, bathrooms, toilets, hard and soft flooring, public spaces, teaching rooms and nursery rooms.
• To carry out dusting, mopping, sweeping and vacuuming across designated areas.
• To clean internal windows as required.
• To remove recycling and general waste to the appropriate collection points.
• To sanitise surfaces and touch points daily to protect children, staff and visitors from potential viral exposure.
• To deep clean areas identified as having been exposed to viral infection.
• To maintain cleaning equipment to ensure it remains safe and effective.
• To ensure all areas are always kept secure.
• To observe and comply with the Nursery’s Health and Safety policy and Code of Practice.
• To observe Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and the safe use of chemicals and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Person Specification

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• Experience cleaning with an early year or school environment would be advantageous.

Personal Characteristics

• Works collaboratively and communicates professionally to support customer needs.
• A willing team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Committed to providing a quality service, right down to the intricate details.
• Proactive in seeking service improvements.
• Flexible approach in meeting customer needs.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working as a cleaner.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.