Education Authority Northern Ireland
Cleaner - 20 posts
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Cleaner - 20 posts
School Cleaner
Responsible to: Cleaning Supervisor or other authorised person
Job Purpose
Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.
1. Duties and Responsibilities
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Flooring tasks:
- Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.
- Clean and remove stains from soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using appropriate cleaning methods.
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Sanitary and surface cleaning:
- Clean toilet and shower areas, including fixtures and fittings.
- Clean, wash, and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings, and internal surfaces up to 3.35m. Polish furniture where appropriate.
- Empty and clean internal litter bins, removing litter to designated collection points.
2. General Conditions
All duties must comply with:
- The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978
- Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations, and other legal requirements
- COSHH Regulations
- Codes of Practice
Additional conditions:
- Follow standard working conditions applicable to this role.
- Cover sick leave of colleagues following Education Authority procedures.
- Report absences and complete requisite forms signed by the Building Supervisor.
- Wear protective clothing or work wear issued, and flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear whilst cleaning.
- Use and care for cleaning equipment properly, reporting any defects immediately.
- Complete all necessary paperwork.
- Undertake duties within your grade, or accept higher-level duties only with approved training (payment only applies when mandated).
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3. Training
- Accept any training for higher-grade duties, provided such requirements exist.
- Accept mandatory training for duties up to and including your current grade, including:
- Induction Training
- Refresher Training
Person Specification
Notes to Applicants
- Clearly demonstrate on your application form with detailed examples of how you meet all criteria (essential and desirable). Failure to do so may eliminate your candidacy.
- All evidence must be provided by the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Shortlisting Process
- All applications are assessed against essential criteria to form a shortlist.
- If there are excessive applications, the selection panel may apply desirable criteria in listed order.
Section 1 – Essential Criteria
Health & Safety Requirements:
- Must be able to undertake any statutory training provided by the Education Authority (EA) cleaning service.
Section 2 – Additional Assessment Criteria
Qualifications & Experiences (Thoroughly assessed at interview):
- Knowledge of:
- Requirements of a School Cleaner
- Cleaning methods and machinery
- Health and Safety, including COSHH, as pertains to this role.
Skills & Abilities (EA’s Game-Changing People Model):**
- Proactive self-management – ability to meet deadlines efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – must read, write, and understand English effectively.
- Strong organisation, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Team player – must work well within a team while taking individual responsibility.
- Adaptability – flexible approach, willingness to follow all instructions.
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Values Orientation (Interview-stage focus):**
- Align with the EA’s ethos and values (commitment to equality, excellence in service, and best interests of children/youth).
Section 3 – Desirable Criteria
The selection panel will consider these only if needed to reduce the application pool:
Qualifications & Experience:
- 3+ months’ of cleaning experience outside a home environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in using commercial cleaning tools (e.g., buffing machinery).
Equality & Disclosure
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups
Any primary role involving direct contact with children and young people or specified environments is considered ‘regulated activity’ under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007.
Pre-employment Check:
- Any successful appointment in this role will require an Enhanced Disclosure of criminal background — the applicant covers its cost (currently £33), paid at pre-employment.
For payment guidance, refer to the discussion with your recruitment contact.
All benefits of joining the Education Authority apply, including:
- High quality service delivery guided by our commitment to equality, excellence and accessibility to support all children and youth.
The [Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer](Insert hyperlink).
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