About this Role
Core working hours from Monday to Friday, 4pm to 9pm and during term time in holiday periods 9am -2pm.
The successful candidate will be adaptable, hardworking with a positive and accommodating attitude. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate professionalism, tact, and the ability to maintain and manage a safe learning environment for our young people. You will have a keen eye for detail to ensure our facilities are clean, safe and well maintained.
The Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for day to day oversight of the school premises. Carrying out daily scheduled tasks set by the Cleaning Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Cleaning Coordinator. Overall management of the cleaning is undertaken by the Head of Facilities.
This position will involve contact with children and will amount to ‘regulated activity’.
The job will involve alternative arrangements during school closure periods. Flexibility is a must.
In return the School offers generous staff benefits as well as an ongoing commitment to professional development and career management.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness within your areas of responsibility in accordance with
the current specifications of work, including covering absence. These schedules are completed as
instructed by the Cleaning Coordinator or Head of Facilities.
Reviewing work schedules of the cleaning team and adjusting, as required.
▪ Ensure Daily Checks of the equipment and machines used during your hours of duty and report
any defects to the cleaning Supervisor or Cleaning Coordinator. Return all equipment to allocated
area at shift end.
▪ Ensure all equipment and products used are within dates.
▪ Follow all health and safety policies and procedures set by the school and report any dangers or
hazards that you encounter to the Cleaning Coordinator.
▪ Ensure that you wear safe, suitable/appropriate footwear and your full uniform at all times whilst
on site. Also, your ID must be on display at all times
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▪ As and when necessary, assist with other tasks within your capabilities in order to maintain and
improve the cleaning services within the premises.
▪ Attend any training sessions that pertain to your particular job.
▪ Represent and promote the school wherever possible.
▪ Liaise with the Cleaning Coordinator and colleagues to create a harmonious working
environment.
▪ Ensure correct use of the Time & Attendance System; sign in/out at reception and also sign in via
the hard-copy folder
It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities, and employees may be asked
to carry out other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be
amended to take account of changed circumstances, and employees will be consulted if this is necessary.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service., and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out if you are shortlisted. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process can take, on average, one month. Please plan accordingly.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.