Cleaning Operative

R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

CLEANING OPERATIVE

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, REIGATE ST MARY’S, CHINTHURST SCHOOL AND

HARTSWOOD SPORTS FACILITY.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

ROLE COMMENCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Alderman Henry Smith founded Reigate Grammar School

in 1675\. For over 345 years, young people have been

educated on the same site, in the heart

of Reigate, an historic market town in the east of Surrey

at the foothills of the North Downs in an area of

outstanding natural beauty.

RGS is a leading HMC independent co\-educational day

school. It is a highly successful, happy and exciting school,

which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to

boys and girls that will prepare them for the modern

world. Like the school song, *To Be a Pilgrim*, we emphasise

to all our students that they are on a journey of noble

purpose, to have an impact and to make the world a

better place. We aim to educate the whole child and offer

a broad range of experiences for all. We are an inclusive

school and, built upon the vision of our founder, are

committed to social mobility and the provision of

bursaries through wider access and a supportive Reigatian

community.

Reigate Grammar School caters for over 1050 students

aged 11 to 18\. Another 600 students are educated at

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School and

Chinthurst School, RGS’s junior and nursery schools – both

recently shortlisted for UK Independent Prep School of

the Year. RGS offers the very best academic education

with equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a

rich extra\-curricular programme. RGS has a distinctive

educational philosophy and a strong ethos of pastoral

care underpinning a well\-rounded education. The House

system has some clearly defined aims: for everyone to

feel part of a team; to allow leadership to be nurtured;

talent to shine; confidence to surge; teamwork to flourish;

and competitive spirit to develop.

R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

In the school’s academic culture of intellectual freedom,

the structure of the curriculum means that students

receive a strong grounding in core subjects but can elect

to pursue any area of interest. In the elective curriculum,

one student may learn to trade stocks while another

deepens their understanding of French literature. It is a

challenging and balanced education, equipping students

for the opportunities and demands of their future lives

and allowing them to explore their personal passions.

The first line of the school’s most recent ISI report asserts

that ‘the quality of the students’ achievements and learning

is exceptional’: the first co\-ed day school to achieve this

rare accolade. RGS’ approach to teaching and learning

melds expert teaching knowledge with a modern,

innovative approach to pedagogy with a judicious use of

technology. Inspirational and personalised teaching and

learning is at the centre of the vision and requires expert

teachers. The school is one of a small number of world\-

class schools to have been a global pioneer in High

Performance Learning, focusing on the development of

global citizens, advanced performers

and enterprising learners.

Outcomes at the school are world\-class with 96% of A Level

entries graded A\*, A or B, with the typical Reigatian securing

three A grades. On average, 97% of RGS students go on to

Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top universities and

medical schools. In 2019, RGS was named Independent

School of the Year for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the TES

Awards – the most important element of any great

education. In that same year, we also received the award of

School of the Year for Community Outreach and most

recently, in October 2020, Reigate Grammar School was

named Public School

of the Year by Tatler, the school Oscars.

Shaun Fenton, Headmaster, acknowledged as one of the

outstanding educational leaders in this country, was

elected Chairman of HMC in 2018\-2019 and most recently

awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for Services

to Education.

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

“Happy Kids Great Results” *Good Schools Guide 2019*

The cleaning team is responsible for the direct cleaning

services and coverage of events as instructed by the cleaning

team leaders and the cleaning manager maximising the

resources available within the team and the safe use of

equipment and consumables (cleaning materials). This is a

hands on role.

The schools are open from 7:00am to 18:30pm Monday to

Friday, but the important core hours are 15:00pm to

18:30pm. The cleaning team will work the hours as agreed

in their contracts. These hours may be flexible in agreement

with the Cleaning Manager or estates manager in line with

school requirements.

The cleaning team reports directly to the Cleaning Manager

and/or cleaning team leaders.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Participate in training, question if unclear and share

knowledge openly and clearly with other team members

• Training provided on general health and safety


• Complete your tasks to the standards required and work

fairly with other team members ensuring you do your

share of the tasks using the equipment and materials

safely at all times

• Work safely paying due attention to what is going on in

your area/s of work. Use signage, check equipment,

avoid trailing leads etc.

• Provide cover during absences and encourage other

team members to do the same

• The cleaning manager may reserves the right to alter the

work schedule, rota and movement of staff to different

areas

• Report any concerns or issues to the cleaning manager

and team leaders regarding any general site issues

spotted whilst doing your work

• Arrive for shift on time, suitably dressed in clean

uniform, neat and tidy, ready to complete your full shift

to the high standard expected

• Advise the cleaning manager in time of any issues that

might affect the completion of your shift so that

alternative arrangements can be made and timely cover

put in place

• Carry out other duties as required by the school (in line

with the core services provided) and as requested by the

cleaning or estates manager

• Report anything suspicious to manager, estates or

porters

• Be mindful of the importance of working safely around

students and the various school activities

• Treat work colleagues and others with respect


• Ensure that cleaning signs are displayed when required

and correctly

• Maintain awareness of health and safety requirements

and action accordingly

• Pre and post checks of equipment used e.g. carpet

shampoo machines

• Working closely with estates staff on various matters

CLEANING STAFF

R E I G A T E G R A M M A R S C H O O L

GENERAL CLEANING TASKS:

• General Classrooms


• Specialists classrooms (Art, Science, D\&T, Food and

Nutrition)

• Dining areas and small kitchen spaces


• Study and meeting areas


• Toilets and changing rooms


• Medical rooms


• Swimming pool facilities (toilets, changing and pool side)


• Corridors and busy communal areas


• Staff offices and rest room areas


• Pre and post event cleaning


• Responsive cleans are required


• Deep cleans during the holidays

A WIDE RANGE OF CLEANING TASKS:

• Floors\- sweep, wash, deep clean, buff/polish, vacuum

and holiday deep cleans according to surface finish

• Furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment \- wipe over,

shampoo, clean and polish according to suitable

methods and finish needed

• Sanitary ware (toilets and showers) \- clean to suitable

hygiene standards with suitable methods, products and

equipment

• Waste removal \- general and recycling waste removal


• Miscellaneous internal cleans \- walls, white boards, glass

panels, door furniture, banisters, lifts, water fountains

staffroom facilities with fridges and coffee machines

ADDITIONAL TASKS:

• Assisting with lost property items gathering to central

point for the cleaning manager to oversee

• Locker clearance and clean out


• Deep cleans of cleaning team areas, stores and

equipment checks

For further details, please email:

met@reigategrammar.org or telephone the cleaning

manager on 01737 222231 ext. 465\.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Non\-teaching staff at Reigate Grammar School are

remunerated according to our own salary scales.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and

experience.

• Employees are entitled to join the School’s Defined

Contribution Pension Scheme.

• Lunch is provided free of charge during term time.


• All staff have access to the school swimming pool

and fitness room at designated times, free of charge.

• Successful applicants will be required to make an

enhanced disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring

Services and to complete an Online Pre\-Placement

Medical Questionnaire.

• All shortlisted candidates will be required to

complete a ‘Suitability to work with children: self\-

declaration form’. This form must be completed,

signed and returned to HR prior to the interview

taking place.
SAFEGUARDING

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate

Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and

promoting the welfare of children and young people and

expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants

should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on

our website) and are required to declare any criminal

convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related

to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo

child protection screening appropriate to the post

including checks with past employers and the Disclosure

and Barring Ser

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