Cleaning Operative

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Bosworth Independent College is a relatively small college of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.

JOB OVERVIEW
We take great pride in our appearance, and the cleaning team play a crucial part in this ensuring a professional, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors. As a Cleaning Operative, you will be required to carry out a variety of cleaning duties across Bosworth
Independent School and School of English buildings, boarding residences, and grounds on a day-to-day basis; ensuring consistently high levels of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. This role will report directly into the Cleaning Supervisor working within the Cleaning Team, however you will play a vital part in the overall Operations Team of the school which is made up of three departments; Cleaning, Catering and Maintenance.

This role will be working 35hrs per week on a Monday to Friday basis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cleaning and upkeep of school teaching buildings and boarding house residences. Cleaning tasks includes, but is not limited to: dusting surfaces, wiping door handles, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning restrooms, showers & residence communal kitchens, emptying bins, and replenishing consumables.
• Daily cleaning of College and School of English buildings
• Weekly cleaning of individual houses
• Check toilets and communal areas are clean and tidy at regular intervals.
• Keep outside areas free of rubbish.
• Report any cleanliness/health and safety/repair issues to line manager promptly
• Deal with all customers (students, staff, external) with courtesy and promptness at all times
• Use equipment, machinery and cleaning materials effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices to carry out your duties
• Work independently, or in small teams as/when required, to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Undertake additional duties during the Summer School period
• Occasional duties in the canteen
• Any other duties required by line manager or Operations Manager

This list of duties is not exhaustive but covers the key aspects of the role

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Able to work on your own initiative.
• Able to follow instructions and adhere to processes
• A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A desire to make a difference to people.
• Good communication skills (English level B1 minimum) and teamwork attitude
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Reliable and punctual
• Physical ability to stand/walk for long periods, bend and lift items (within reason)
• Health and safety (including COSHH) awareness and knowledge is desirable, although
training will be provided.

BENEFITS
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.