Cleaning Supervisor

Thomas Telford School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Telford School in Shrewsbury is seeking a reliable Cleaning Supervisor to lead and support the cleaning team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness across the campus. The role runs Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 9:00pm, with 6 hours per day; hours during school holidays are 1:00pm to 7:00pm.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, coordinate duties with the Buildings and Fabrics Manager, maintain infection control and health and safety compliance, and participate in safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising cleaning teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and monitor the cleaning team.
• Report staff absences and operational issues to the Buildings and Fabrics Manager.
• Ensure adequate cleaning cover and carry out cleaning duties when required.
• Maintain infection control procedures and health and safety standards.

Job description

Thomas Telford School

Cleaning Supervisor

Monday to Friday
6 hours per day, 3.00pm - 9.00pm

(Hours during school holidays 1.00pm - 7.00pm)

£13.50 per hour

(Please note, this is not a term-time only position)

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and proactive Cleaning Supervisor to lead and support our cleaning team in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and presentation expected across the School.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising, directing and monitoring the work of the cleaning team, ensuring that all areas of the School are cleaned to a consistently high standard. They will work closely with the Buildings and Fabrics Manager, reporting any absences, maintenance concerns or other issues as appropriate, and ensuring adequate cleaning cover is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be expected to lead by example, carrying out cleaning duties where required and ensuring that infection control procedures and health and safety standards are adhered to throughout the School.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising, directing and monitoring the work of the cleaning team.
• Reporting staff absences and any operational issues to the Buildings and Fabrics Manager.
• Ensuring all cleaning areas are adequately covered in the event of staff absence.
• Carrying out cleaning duties and other tasks as required to maintain the appearance of the School.
• Supporting the School's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Complying with the School's Corporate Dress Policy.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed by the Director of Finance or Headmaster.

The successful candidate will be organised, capable of working on their own initiative, and able to motivate and support colleagues to achieve high standards.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, two employment references, and relevant right to work in the UK checks.