Kerry Harris
Cannock,Staffordshire
Summary
Dependable School Cleaner with knack for maintaining spotless and hygienic environments. Known for creating welcoming school spaces by thoroughly cleaning classrooms, hallways, and restrooms, ensuring safe and pleasant atmosphere for students and staff. Recognised for quick response to urgent cleaning needs and proactive approach to daily tasks.
Compassionate and hardworking. Passionate about helping students grow and learn. Applies education and personal talents to accurately support teaching staff and take on new challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Extended TA morning and afternoon club
St Peters primary
Hednesford, Staffordshire
2026.02 - Current
- Implemented safeguarding measures to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times.
- Managed pupil behaviour to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Improved classroom management by implementing creative learning strategies.
- Enhanced student engagement with interactive teaching methods.
- Utilised technology in classrooms for innovative instruction methods.
Lunchtime supervisor
St Peters Primary School
Hednesford, Staffordshire
2024.01 - Current
- Supervised pupils during lunchtime, ensuring good behaviour.
- Monitored playground during breaks, ensured secure play environment for children.
- Responded quickly to accidents or incidents on the playground.
- Administered first aid, ensured child safety.
- Promoted a safe and positive environment by enforcing school policies.
- Addressed and managed conflicts between students to foster a harmonious environment. amongst students to promote harmony.
- Collaborated with other Lunchtime Supervisors to provide consistent care for all pupils.
- Coordinated with teaching staff for effective supervision strategies.
- Facilitated efficient student flow within canteen, minimised congestion during meal times.
- Guided student line-up to facilitate smooth lunchroom flow.
- Helped pupils find seating during busy dining hall hours.
- Ensured that pupils washed their hands before eating as part of promoting hygiene standards.
- Promoted positive manners by enforcing lunchroom rules and promptly addressing negative student behaviour.
- Encouraged good dietary habits, promoted healthier lifestyle among students.
- Facilitated inclusive dining experiences for special needs students, ensuring they received appropriate assistance with their meals.; achieved inclusivity.
- Organised fun activities for the enhancement of children's social skills.
- Planned games and activities to occupy large student groups.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of dining area for improved student experience.
- Conducted regular checks of eating areas for possible hazards or cleanliness issues.
- Observed playground for potential dangers and approached unauthorised personnel on academy grounds.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's welfare at lunchtimes.
- Provided emotional support to distressed students, contributed to mental wellbeing.
- Handled spillages and accidents with calm and composure.
- Reduced anxiety for younger and SEND pupils by employing clear communication and calming strategies.
- Upheld discipline in eating areas to maintain orderliness.
- Reported any significant behavioural issues to the relevant teacher or Head Teacher.
Cleaner
Glen Group LTD
Hednesford, Staffordshire
2021.11 - 2026.07
- Completed cleaning projects on time, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Deep cleaned floors by shampooing, hoovering, mopping and sweeping surfaces.
- Performed routine cleaning equipment and machinery inspections to maintain proper, safe working order.
- Performed cleaning tasks based on directives while adhering to high-quality standards.
- Followed established HSE procedures for chemicals and PPE use.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors and managers to obtain feedback on quality, service and care.
- Dusted and polished window frames and wiped down glass, maintaining clean and clear areas.
Cleaner
Glen Group
Cannock, Staffordshire
2023.09 - 2026.02
- Deep cleaned floors through shampooing, hoovering, mopping, and sweeping to ensure hygienic and presentable environments.
- Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations.
- Conducted in-depth quality inspections to meet stringent quality standards.
- Dusted and polished window frames and wiped down glass to uphold cleanliness and enhance visual appeal.
- Conducted routine inspections of cleaning equipment and machinery to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Followed established HSE procedures for chemicals and PPE use.
Butcher
Lee Eccles Butchers
Dudley, West Midlands
2019.03 - 2020.06
- Utilised butchery skills to prepare high-quality meat products for sale. to ensure high-quality standards in all tasks.
- Achieved successful health inspections by accurately monitoring meat temperatures for safety and maintaining detailed heat records.
- Consistently maintained proper food temperatures of products to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Ensured shop cleanliness to promote a hygienic shopping experience. and hygienic to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising and creating visually appealing product displays.
Store Assistant
Morrisons
Bilston, West Midlands
2009.05 - 2012.03
- Helped customers to select products best suited to their tastes, style and needs.
- Operated Point of Sale (POS) systems to smoothly process transactions.
- Provided warm and friendly welcome to customers as they entered the store.
- Employed best practices in product placement strategies to help customers find products easily.
- Proactively helped customers find products by taking them to item's location or providing directions.
- Assisted customers with testing and selecting products suited to individual tastes, styles or needs.
- Maintained presentable and tidy store by conducting scheduled visual merchandising tasks.
- Assisted in store closing tasks such as counting cash, mopping floors and organising products.
- Brought customer issues to immediate attention of supervisor so that they could be handled most effectively.
- Pleasantly welcomed customers, proactively offering assistance with browsing and purchasing needs.
- Assisted team on shop floor to perform precise stock counts, facilitating accurate inventory management.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Geography, Leisure and Tourism, Science, Child Development
Cannock Chase High School
Cannock, STSSkills
- Cleaning quality inspections
- Sanitisation regulations
- Cleaning supply stocktaking
- Hoovering
- Floor buffer operation
- Floor cleaner operation
- Mopping
- Polishing
- Floor mopping
- Polishing and dusting
- Glass cleaning
Affiliations
- Animal Care
- Crafts
Certification
Health and Safety for Non Caterers
Introduction to Safeguarding
Dignity @ Work
Food hygiene - level 2 course
Allergens course
Timeline
Extended TA morning and afternoon club
St Peters primary
2026.02 - Current
Lunchtime supervisor
St Peters Primary School
2024.01 - Current
Cleaner
Glen Group
2023.09 - 2026.02
Cleaner
Glen Group LTD
2021.11 - 2026.07
Butcher
Lee Eccles Butchers
2019.03 - 2020.06
Store Assistant
Morrisons
2009.05 - 2012.03
GCSEs - Maths, English, Geography, Leisure and Tourism, Science, Child Development
Cannock Chase High School