Cleaner/School Driver (Two Boats School)

1. Responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. The post holder will be responsible for all areas and will be expected to clean to the frequency and standard set out. At the direction of the Head Teacher cleaning staff will clean other areas as required.

2. To ensure the security of the school on leaving the premises.

3. To drive the school vehicles, ensuring the safe transport of pupils to and from school and for school trips and activities, as directed by the Head Teacher.

1. To clean specified areas of the school to a high standard, following the cleaning schedule for each area or classroom on a daily basis as directed by the Head Teacher, having regard to the health & safety of staff and pupils.

2. To assist grounds keepers as necessary to ensure that all areas of the school are cleaned. 

3. To ensure the removal of any litter from classroom waste bins every day.

4. To clean specialised teaching equipment e.g. Food Tech, Science, Art and other curriculum equipment as required and as requested by the Head Teacher or a Senior Teacher.

5. To carry out the deep clean during the longer school holidays according to the schedule set out by the Head Teacher.

6. To drive school vehicles on scheduled school runs and for school trips, visits and activities as directed by the Head Teacher, ensuring pupils are transported safely and punctually.

7. To carry out daily pre-use safety checks on the school vehicles and report any defects or maintenance requirements promptly to the Motor Transport Department and/or Head Teacher.

8. To ensure that the school vehicles are kept clean and tidy, inside and out.

9. To maintain accurate records of journeys, vehicle checks and any incidents, as required.

10. To be responsible for the security of the school.

11. To undertake any other related duties as requested by the Head Teacher

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  To have due regard and understanding of the Safeguarding of Children.

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  To ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and AIG’s Health and Safety Policy.

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  To advise the Office Administrator and/or Headteacher of any requirements/problems relating to the cleaning of the school.

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  Responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.

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  To ensure the safety and appropriate supervision of pupils while they are boarding, travelling on and leaving the school vehicles.

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  To comply with all road traffic legislation and AIG policies relating to the use of AIG vehicles.

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties.

• Experience of working with children.

• Able to work as one of a small team.

• Must be conscientious and able to act on own initiative.

• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.

• Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work.

• Have an awareness of and display a commitment to the relevant legislation and guidance in working practices in relation to the safeguarding of children and young people.

• Clean, valid driving licence for vehicles of class A, B & C.

• Willingness to undertake any driver training or assessment required for the role.

 This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

The Ascension Island Government (AIG) reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to operational needs. Any changes will be discussed with you and confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with AIG the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.