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About the role
The incumbent will maintain clean, hygienic and safe classrooms, toilets, offices and shared areas at Atlas Primary School. The role also includes preparing staff refreshments and lunch and supporting the care of ECD and Grade 1 children with changing and toilet routines in line with the school's child safety and intimate care requirements.
Duties and responsibilities
Clean classrooms, offices, the hall and corridors daily by sweeping, mopping, dusting surfaces and emptying bins.
Clean and disinfect toilets and handwashing areas at least twice daily, check them after breaks, and restock paper and soap.
Clean eating areas after snack and lunch; respond promptly to spills and accidents using gloves and the correct disinfectant.
Set up and pack away rooms for assemblies, meetings and events; wash windows, doors and furniture weekly and deep-clean during school holidays.
Store cleaning chemicals safely, locked away from children, and use them as directed.
Monitor cleaning and kitchen supplies and notify the Administrator before stocks run out.
Report broken furniture, leaks, faulty lights and other hazards promptly.
Prepare and serve staff tea and lunch each day; keep the staff kitchen, crockery and food storage clean and hygienic.
Serve refreshments to visitors and at meetings when requested.
Supervise ECD and Grade 1 toilet routines, help children as needed, and ensure they wash their hands.
Help children who have toilet accidents to wash and change discreetly and kindly and inform the class teacher.
How to apply
Interested persons should submit written applications clearly marked the position being applied for, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications NOT LATER THAN 15 NOVEMBER 2026 to:
vacancies@oxprop.co.zw
N.B: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED.
Requirements
- Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a school, clinic or office.
- Experience caring for young children, such as in an ECD centre, as a nanny or caregiver.
- Basic food hygiene knowledge for preparing staff meals.
- Knowledge of safe cleaning chemical use and basic hygiene practices.
- Reliable and thorough, able to work without close supervision, and warm, patient and gentle with young children.
- Able to follow child protection and intimate care procedures, respect children's privacy and dignity, and ensure another adult is nearby or aware during changing and toileting.
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