Facilities Assistant - Boarding House Cleaner

Package Description

Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:-

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School
• Pension Contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)  
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
• Death in service benefits all staff
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.

The Role

FACILITIES ASSISTANT - BOARDING HOUSE CLEANER

Permanent | Sundays Only, 2.30-7.30pm | 33 weeks per year

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time upon receipt of sufficient, suitable applications.

PLEASE NOTE : 
Due to the nature of the role, (provision of services to young females), this role is exempt as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9 of The Equality Act (2010) and is therefore restricted to female only applicants.

Job Purpose

To undertake cleaning duties predominantly in the Boarding House, but may extend to any of the school’s premises.

Accountable To

Resident Housemistress / Senior Janitor

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Cleaning Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• To follow cleaning instructions given by the Facilities Co-ordinator and/or the Resident Housemistress.
• To follow all training programmes as instructed.
• To be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleaning in allocated areas of responsibility at all times, including bedrooms, toilets, showers, and other general common and public areas. This includes mopping, hoovering and in-depth cleaning
• To contribute to creating a homely environment for residents of the Boarding House.
• To work safely, reading all information regarding chemicals and to ask for guidance when unsure.
• To ensure cleaners’ cupboards are kept tidy, and all cleaning equipment and materials are put away safely before leaving area of work.
• To ensure that any faults (i.e. power sockets/lighting) or potential hazards are reported in the correct way.
• To ensure uniform and security passes are worn at all times whilst on duty.
• To ensure uniform is kept clean and maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• To request and sign out keys, if required, ensuring they are returned safely at the end of each shift.
• To report anyone or anything suspicious on school premises.
• To attend Facilities staff meetings as required.

The Ideal Candidate

PLEASE NOTE : 
Due to the nature of the role, (provision of services to young females), this role is exempt as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9 of The Equality Act (2010) and is therefore restricted to female only applicants.

About the school/organisation

As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.  

The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride. 

Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…