Cleaning Supervisor

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor. This role involves overseeing the cleaning teams, developing schedules, and managing communications within the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in cleaning management and be able to work flexibly. The organization prides itself on its supportive work environment, highlighted by generous annual leave and several employee perks including a local government pension scheme and additional health benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free on‑site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 GP service

Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free gym memberships

Staff Discounts Package

Better Health at Work Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments

Bike2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cleaning teams is desirable.
• Ability to develop schedules and train staff.
• Clear methods of communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleaning staff and ensure standards.
• Develop and manage cleaning schedules.
• Attend to occasional out-of-hours events if required.

Skills

Managing cleaning teams

Developing schedules

Training staff

Clear communication

Job description

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Inner Summit — we are driven by a shared vision: ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cleaning Supervisor at Stockton Riverside College, this is a weekday position, with the ability to work out‑of‑hours events if required, minimal times per year. Ideally the ability to attend other sites within the group would be beneficial but not essential. Experience in managing cleaning teams, developing schedules and training staff is desirable for the role and clear methods of communication are required. Uniform and training on systems are both provided.

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on‑site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Free 24/7 GP service for you and your dependants, through our new benefits platform, Perkbox
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package – Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch break
• Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 31st January 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability‑confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also a priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/.

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/