Cleaner in Charge

The Bramble Academy; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on all sites

Eye tests & Spectacles Discount

Generous annual leave allocation

Public sector pension schemes

Job summary

The Bramble Academy is seeking a Cleaner in Charge to lead our cleaning team and maintain a safe, welcoming school environment in Mansfield Woodhouse. You will supervise daily cleaning tasks, ensure standards are met, and secure the building at closing including locking doors and setting alarms.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail‑oriented and committed to safeguarding pupils and staff. Previous supervisory cleaning experience is preferred, and a positive, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, detail‑oriented individual with a safeguarding mindset.
• Experience supervising cleaning teams and coordinating daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cleaning team and oversee daily tasks to required standards.
• Secure the building at the end of the day, including locking doors and setting alarms.

Skills

Team leadership

Job description

About This Role - Cleaner in Charge

As a Cleaner in Charge, you will lead by example in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the school premises. In addition to carrying out cleaning duties, you will oversee the cleaning team, ensuring tasks are completed to the required standard. You will also be responsible for securing the building at the end of the day, including locking doors, setting alarms, and checking that all areas are safe. This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to keeping the school environment clean and secure for everyone.

About us:

The Bramble Academy are a one-form entry school that serves a changing community close to the centre of Mansfield Woodhouse. We joined Greenwood Academies Trust on the 1st December 2022, and are embarking on an exciting journey, focused on creating a first‑class school at the heart of its community. Our children are delightful, they enjoy coming to school and we enjoy teaching them.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here’s a selection of what’s on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.