Cleaning Supervisor

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Car Benefit Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a supportive and ambitie

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor at Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College in Plymouth to lead a small team and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across the campus.

You will plan and direct cleaning schedules, manage stock and supplies, and coordinate deep cleans and event cleaning (parents' evenings, conferences) to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff, with strong attention to COSHH and

Qualifications

• Has experience of managing a team
• Experience of general cleaning, including furnishings and fittings, carpets and other floor surfaces on a regular basis
• Previous training / experience relating to Health & safety within a cleaning environment and COSHH regulations

Responsibilities

• Ensure the campus is cleaned appropriately, by directing staff as necessary to provide a comprehensive cleaning service to include dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, emptying bins, cleaning toilets etc, to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
• Maintain adequate supplies of cleaning materials, re-ordering when needed. Ensuring the team has supplies they require in order to meet the establishment's needs
• Plan and deliver schedules for more specific needs such as deep clean timetable fully utilising quieter periods, and provision for special events such as parents' evenings and commercial functions / hire

Skills

Team management

Cleaning discipline

Job description

Support Our School. Make a Difference.

Every great school relies on skilled, organised and dedicated staff working behind the scenes.

At Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College, we are seeking a committed Cleaning Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the daily life of the school, providing essential support that enables pupils, staff and the wider school community to thrive. Your work will have a meaningful impact on creating a positive and successful learning environment.

About the Role

As a Cleaning Supervisor you will provide essential operational support that enables staff to focus on delivering high-quality teaching and learning. You will be a key point of contact for colleagues, pupils and external stakeholders, helping to ensure processes run effectively and professionally across the school.

Main duties of the role include:

• Ensure the campus is cleaned appropriately, by directing staff as necessary to provide a comprehensive cleaning service to include dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, emptying bins, cleaning toilets etc, to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.

• Maintain adequate supplies of cleaning materials, re-ordering when needed. Ensuring the team has supplies they require in order to meet the establishment's needs

• Plan and deliver schedules for more specific needs such as deep clean timetable fully utilising quieter periods, and provision for special events such as parents' evenings and commercial functions / hire

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience of managing a team

• Experience of general cleaning, including furnishings and fittings, carpets and other floor surfaces on a regular basis

• Previous training / experience relating to Health & safety within a cleaning environment and COSHH regulations

About Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College

The Stoke Damerel & Scott College campus is based in the heart of the city centre of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We are a vibrant and forward thinking community of teachers and learners. Our students, staff and governors believe that Stoke Damerel and Scott Medical & Healthcare College are very special schools - caring, happy, aspirational. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.

Our colleges foster a culture of high expectation and aspirations, which is inherent in everything we do. Students are justifiably proud of their schools and their achievements and there is a strong sense of collaboration where students and staff are united in their desire to learn and improve. Our teaching staff embrace new pedagogical practice and the latest technology to offer students 24/7 learning.

Our schools have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students a greater chance of success in whichever field they wish to work in. We value the wider education of every child and have a broad programme of character development opportunities including international travel and adventurous trips to give our students the very best chance of success.

Stoke Damerel Community College is a 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with approximately 1300 students, including our Sixth Form.

Scott Medical Healthcare College is a 14 - 19 mixed studio school with approximately 50 students per year group, specialising in a curriculum and vocational enrichment programme tailored towards students wishing to follow a career in medicine and healthcare.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 18th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.