Job Description
Cleaner
Location: Howell’s School, Llandaff
Required from: ASAP
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 12.5 hours a week, 4pm – 6.30pm
The Role:
We are looking for a hardworking and reliable cleaner to join our exceptional cleaning team in Howell’s School. The role involves cleaning all areas of the building after the school day, the collection and disposal of waste, and ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of allocated areas, and in the case of classrooms, their readiness for teaching. This will also involve adhering to safe working practices as required, and assisting with regular deep cleans and with any special arrangements for outside of term time requirements.
Skills & Experience required:
· The ability to work effectively both in a team and under your own initiative
· The ability to understand written and oral instructions
· Knowledge and use of basic cleaning equipment & materials
· Honesty and integrity
· Professional & approachable attitude
· Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work
· Reliable & punctual
An understanding of H&S requirements and experience of cleaning in an education/ office setting are desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
About Us:
Howell’s School, Llandaff, is one of the oldest girls’ school in Wales, having opened in August 1860. Since then, it has steadily expanded, both in terms of student numbers and physical size. The school now caters for girls from the age of 3 to 16 and girls and boys 16-18. Since 1980 it has been a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the largest organisation of independent schools in the UK.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
· Competitive salaries and pay progression
· Access to extensive professional development opportunities
· Training grants for qualifications
· Generous pension schemes
· Free life assurance benefit
· A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
· Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
· A Cycle to Work scheme
· Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Please apply by visiting www.gdst.net/careers/vacancies/, filtering by school on the left hand side to find the vacancies at Howell's, and clicking 'Find out more'. Please then complete the online application form.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and from a range of backgrounds and experiences including race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The GDST is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and is committed to equal opportunities in employment, training and development through an Equal Opportunities Policy.
Applications will be accepted in alternative formats, therefore should you require any adjustments to be able to complete the application form or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Helen Flynn.
The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12.5 per week
Salary: £20,406.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
https://www.howells-cardiff.gdst.net/SchoolPolicies
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cardiff, CF5 2YD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/05/2023