Job Description Purpose of Role
- To manage and maintain the school premises of the School and ensure that they are clean, secure, safe and well maintained
- Co-operate and work closely with the facilities manager to ensure that all necessary work is carried out in accordance to Health and Safety requirements at the school.
- Maintain good relations with parents and show professional conduct at all times
- Prioritise work schedule to ensure that all work is carried out in a reasonable timeframe and deal efficiently with pre planned maintenance, day to day premises requirements and problems that may arise.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to global ISP Principles and follow the criteria set out by International Schools Partnership
- Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, Facilities Manager and the Head of Administration carry out the professional duties of a school cleaner.
- Adhere to the school Health and Safety policy when receiving visitors to school
- Maintain appropriate record keeping
- Monitor premises for any hazards and carry out repairs or report problems to the Headteacher, Facilities manager and the Head of Administration and provide them with status reports.
Operational Responsibilities
- Adhere to and promote school policies and procedures, Health and Safety, Safeguarding etc
- Work with the Headteacher, Facilities Manager and Head of Administration and share ideas on good practice
- Keep up to date with developments within the school calendar
- Be versátil with working hours to ensure that school is open and closed during events, meetings even if these are out of normal working hours and respond to emergency call outs and take action, as required.
- Participate in continued Professional Development
- Be an active member of the school community to support its vision, school values and its dedication to constantly “get better” and promote amazing learning opportunities.
- Holidays and/ or absence of leave should be taken in agreement and negotiation with the Headteacher and Facilities Manager and should be taken with prior authorisation.
This role requires significant periods of lone working and as such, the postholder will need to display a high degree of responsibility and professionalism in their work. The ability to use own initiative is essential.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
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