Cleaner in Charge, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (6926) - CNS06593

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in Kirkwall is seeking a Cleaner in Charge at Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath. You will supervise cleaning staff and oversee daily cleaning, ensuring standards meet contract requirements and health and safety guidelines.

The role is 17.5 hours per week during term time, permanent, with a salary of £12,356–£12,474 per year, including £1,225 Distant Islands Allowance. PVG scheme membership is required; interviews are in person.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning staff.
• Experience with stock take control and stock issuing.
• Understanding of cleaning in commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning staff and monitor areas during daily cleaning.
• Ensure cleaning standards meet contract requirements and arrange training.
• Carry out stock control for cleaning supplies and equipment.

Skills

Supervision

Cleaning

Stock control

Team leadership

Job description

Cleaner in Charge, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (6926) - CNS06593

Cleaner in Charge, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (6926)

17.5 hours per week, Term Time, Permanent

£12,356 - £12,474 per annum, inclusive of £1,225 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of the cleaning staff and carrying out cleaning duties at the school. Duties as a supervisor will include responsibility for monitoring cleaning areas prior to, during and after daily cleaning in order to ensure standards of cleanliness are in keeping with Contract requirements; arranging training for new or temporary employees, monitoring timekeeping of cleaners. Duties as a cleaner will include undertaking, as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas within the school to ensure they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

You should have an understanding of cleaning in a commercial/industrial environment. The ability to manage a small team of cleaners to achieve the set standards is essential along with the ability to undertake regular monitoring of team members performance. You must have previous experience of stock take control i.e. ordering, receiving and issuing of stock.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.