Cleaning Operative

ABOUT GUILDHOUSE SCHOOL
Guildhouse School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school serving international students aged 15+ located in Bloomsbury Square at the heart of London. Guildhouse School specialises in preparing students for pre-university exams, including I/GCSEs, A Levels and the University Foundation Programme (UFP). There are approximately two hundred and fifty students on roll, class size average is nine, and students take part in an extensive range of extra-curricular activities including leadership awards and national/international competitions. Approximately half of the Guildhouse School’s students live in our
boarding accommodation. Guildhouse School is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI.)

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 the Guildhouse 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 require you to work 40hrs per week on a shift pattern of Monday-Friday 05:30 - 14:30.

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
• The role may involve standing/walking for extended periods and lifting items. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities.
• Health and safety (including COSHH) awareness and knowledge is desirable, although training will be
provided.

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
CATS Global Schools is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.

We operate a number of different educational brands in Cambridge, Canterbury and London; CATS Academy in Boston; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and
learning.

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.

AND FINALLY
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.