Cleaner

The Victory Primary School; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Free flu vaccines

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

The Victory Primary School in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to manage the cleaning team and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across the school environment.

You will open and secure the school premises, supervise staffing, provide training and inductions, and act as the first point of contact for the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a welcoming, safe environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning staff.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple sites if required.
• Proven ability to train and induct new staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily cleaning operations and team performance.
• Open and secure the school premises to provide safe access.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and manage shift rotas.
• Provide on-the-job training and inductions for new staff.
• Communicate updates and issues to school administration and staff.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Cleaning Supervisor to be primarily based at The Victory Primary School, Paulsgrove, with flexibility to work additional hours across the wider cluster of schools when required.

The purpose of this role is to provide effective day-to-day supervision of the cleaning team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation are consistently maintained across the school environment. As the first point of contact for the cleaning team, you will support and guide colleagues, assist with training and induction, communicate key information and updates, and ensure adequate staffing levels are in place to deliver an efficient cleaning service.

The role also carries responsibility for the safe opening and securing of the school premises, including unlocking and locking the school building and gates to provide safe access for pupils, staff, and visitors at the appropriate times. Through strong leadership and organisation, you will help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the entire school community

Why join us?

• A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school
• The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community
• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose
• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school

The Victory Primary School is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

• ‘more pay, more time, and more support’
• best pay in the sector
• three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development
• one paid personal leave day each year during term time

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

• enhanced parental leave
• access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service)
• employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
• free flu vaccines

If you enjoy a varied role and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit the school, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch using the details below.