Do you enjoy cleaning and take great pride in your work?If so, come and work for Eton College and join like-minded colleagues in our friendly Central Cleaning Team. You’ll be busy, the role will be varied and you’ll be working across the extensive beautiful historic buildings around the College, this may include; Boarding Houses, pupils' rooms, communal areas and offices. The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team who ensure our premises are cleaned to the highest possible standards. You will understand the importance of hygiene and understand how your work will impact on pupils who are away from home, all staff at Eton have a responsibility to act in the pupils’ best interests. Eton College prides itself on a warm and friendly community, where staff are valued and enjoy working in beautiful surroundings. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but if you are keen to learn and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude we want to hear from you!Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.BenefitsEton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.Main DutiesEton’s historic and unique buildings are world famous and provide an outstanding environment for students’ in order that they can succeed in their academic and general development. Eton’s community enjoy working in beautiful surroundings and we welcome hundreds of visitors to our premises each year. As a Central Cleaner you will be responsible, under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor, for cleaning designated areas within the educational premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment. Areas predominately include the School Hall and from time to time you may be required to help clean other areas of the school. Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesCleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting of all fixtures and fittings of the designated areas within the educational establishment, including toilets, bathrooms and shower areas. This would include movement of items of furniture to enable efficient and effective cleaning;Using where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing & polishing of floor areas (training in use of equipment can be provided). Specialist cleaning knowledge is preferred;Setting up and taking down desks and tables during exam periods;All duties must be carried out to adhere to the Security, Health & Safety and Fire precautions policies including COSHH compliance;To perform other such duties as may be reasonably requested by the Cleaning Supervisor or Managers within the designated areas, these may vary between term time and school holiday time;Attend meetings and training sessions as required for the College and for the role;All employees of Eton College are also expected to:Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.The Ideal CandidateSkills and Competencies Required:You may enjoy this role, if:You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards in line with performance criteria; You have previous cleaning experience in a work environment;You are literate and numerate; You understand the importance of working around young people and will always act in the pupils’ best interests;You have a flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;You enjoy working as part of a team and are co-operative, flexible and work collaboratively to support your colleagues;You are able to work unsupervised and use your own initiative with the ability to take on responsibility;You have appropriate skill and knowledge in the application of chemicals for cleaning;You have comprehension of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) regulations;You are careful, meticulous and dexterous;You have good verbal communication skills;You are punctual, organised and well presented. Working PatternYour working hours will be 40 hours per week.You will be working 52 weeks per year. (You will be paid over 12 months).The shift pattern is as follows:Monday: 7am - 3.30pmTuesday: 7am - 3.30pmWednesday: 7am - 3.30pmThursday: 7am - 3.30pmFriday: no shiftSaturday: no shiftSunday: 7am - 3.30pmYou will be entitled to 5.8 weeks of holiday. (You must use all your entitlement (including any lieu days) during periods of school holidays. If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, you will be required to work this day and you will receive an additional day’s holiday in lieu).About The CollegeWe are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly. DISCLOSURE CHECKSEton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.
