Cleaning Supervisor

The Independent Schools Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich High School is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to manage the cleaning team across the campus, including boarding facilities on a split AM/PM shift. The role requires leadership, organisational skills and a proactive approach to maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

The successful candidate will oversee duty allocation, monitor standards, and handle stock ordering and administrative duties to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Has previous cleaning experience, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Organised and able to lead a team effectively.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Can work independently and use initiative.
• Has good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleaning team and allocate duties.
• Monitor cleaning standards across the site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements including COSHH.
• Assist with stock ordering and management; maintain records.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock management

Health & safety

COSHH knowledge

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee our cleaning team working a split shift AM and PM. You will have previous experience in managing others as well as understanding cleaning processes, with good administrative skills including stock ordering and management. You will be responsible for allocating duties and monitoring standards of cleaning across the site, ensuring compliance with health and safety, including COSHH.

Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School has 6 buildings plus Boarding House to maintain on a daily basis throughout the year.

Candidate Profile

• Has previous cleaning experience, ideally in a supervisory role
• Is organised, reliable, and able to lead a team effectively
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Can work independently and use initiative
• Has good communication skills

Safeguarding Commitment We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre‑employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.