Cleaner in Charge

Walkergate Community School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkergate Community School in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Cleaner in Charge to join the Early Years site team. You will supervise the cleaning team, ensure cleaning duties meet standards, safety policies, and manage cleaning stock and equipment.

You will also act as a keyholder, locking and securing the premises at day’s end and conducting basic security checks. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to high levels of

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team and prioritising workloads.
• Ability to act as a keyholder and perform security checks.
• Excellent organisational skills and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the cleaning team and oversee day-to-day cleaning duties to meet standards.
• Manage cleaning stock and equipment and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Act as keyholder and perform security checks at the end of the school day.

Skills

Team leadership

Keyholder duties

Cleanliness standards

Procedures compliance

Job description

Can you help maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment for our learners? Walkergate Community School are seeking to appoint a Cleaner in Charge to join their team at their Early Years site.

You’ll provide day-to-day supervision, carry out cleaning duties to ensure standards, safety policies and procedures are met and manage cleaning stock and equipment.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Experience in managing a team, with the ability to lead, motivate, and effectively prioritise workloads for both yourself and others.
• Ability to act as a keyholder responsible for locking and securing the premises at the end of the school day, alongside carrying out basic security checks.
• Excellent organisational skills and high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to follow procedures, work independently on your own initiative, and consistently meet deadlines.