Education Authority (Northern Ireland)
Cleaner
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School Cleaner – Person Specification and Job Description
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how, and to what extent, you meet the required criteria. Failing to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Shortlisting and Assessment
- Shortlisting is based on the essential criteria set out below.
- Essential criteria are assessed initially via the application form.
- Desirable criteria are applied later if there are too many applications.
Ensure your application details: ✔ Fulfil essential criteria for shortlisting ✔ Clearly demonstrate how you meet desirable criteria where relevant
Section 1: Essential Criteria – Shortlisting Stage
The following must be met for applicants to be considered.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Assessment Method |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Safety Compliance | Willingness to undertake required training for cleaning service safety. | Shortlisting by Application Form |
Section 2: Essential Criteria – Interviews
Assessed using EA’s Game Changing People Model.
Experience
✔ Requirements of a School Cleaner ✔ Professional cleaning methods and machinery ✔ Understands Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH
Skills & Abilities
proved evidence in your application:
✅ Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines ✅ Effective communication (oral & written in English) ✅ Strong organisational and planning skills ✅ Teamwork: Ability to work as a team member ✅ Flexibility to follow instructions
Values Orientation
Align your experience and work ethos with the EA’s values (link provided).
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Note: [ والغ deter site https://www/easchools.n/u/values]
Section 3: Desirable Criteria
May be applied to shortlist applicants.
| Factor | Desirable Criteria | Assessment Method |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Three months’ cleaning experience outside your home | Shortlisting by Application Form |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated ability using buffing machines & commercial tools. | Implied by relevant experience |
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The role falls under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (‘regulated activity’).
✔ An Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (cost ~£33) will be required before appointment. ✔ You may need to pay for the disclosure yourself. ✔ Visit NI Direct or the Department of Justice for further guidance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Employee grade: [Relevant EA grade, if applicable]
Responsible to: Cleaning Supervisor or authorised person
Job Purpose
As part of a team, you will carry out school/department cleaning duties based on designated tasks provided by your line manager.
1 Duties and Responsibilities
Core Cleaning Tasks
- Highlighted duties represent typical tasks. You may be assigned other relevant responsibilities during your role.
Floors & Surfaces
✔ Sweep, suction clean, mop, buff, dry-spray wax, machine scrub using appropriate tools ✔ Strip & repolish floors as required. ✔ Clean & decontaminate carpeting & matting using industry-standard methods.
Sanitary Facilities
✔ Maintain toilets & shower areas, including all equipment and fittings.
Dusting & Maintenance
✔ Dust, clean, wash and polish up to 3.35m high: ledges, wall-mounted units, fixtures/fittings, internal surfaces and furniture.
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Waste Management
✔ Empty and deep-clean litter bins, removing waste to designated areas.
2 General Conditions
Health & Safety Compliance
All work must comply with: 🔹 Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 🔹 Relevant statutory instruments, regulations, and building codes 🔹 COSHH Regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Working Conditions
✔ Duties may involve extra effort beyond a normal schedule. ✔ You will assist colleagues on sick or annual leave following EA’s procedures.
Attendance & Reporting
✔ Report absences according to EA guidelines and submit documentation. ✔ When working, wear: 👟 Suitable enclosed-toe flat-soled footwear 🧴 Issued protective clothing if applicable
Equipment Use
✔ Safely use, maintain, and report damages to all cleaning machinery/equipment.
Paperwork
✔ Complete all necessary administrative tasks related to your duties.
Training & Responsibilities
✔ You must accept training to undertake tasks above your grade level, with pay only justified by EA need.
Whistleblowing & Equality
✔ In line with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act, 1998, you should: ✔ Promote good relations ✔ Champion equal opportunities ✔ Align with EEA guidance and equalities policies.
➡ Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (2007): ✔ Enhanced Disclosure certificate is required for the role (cost may apply).
Additional Notes:
For the summary of terms & conditions, see: EA Post Terms
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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