Cleaning Supervisor

Sapientia Education Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapientia Education Trust invites applications for a Cleaner at Wymondham College in Norfolk. The role covers cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets, and boarding areas to a high standard.

The post includes term-time duties with additional hours on Saturdays during certain periods. The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team, with on-site training offered where needed.

Qualifications

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with others.
• Able to work as part of a team and adapt to changing routines.
• Capable of multi-tasking and performing under pressure.
• Flexible and resilient in daily responsibilities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, and general areas to a high standard.
• Clean boarding house communal areas, dormitories, stairwells and corridors.
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas, handle rubbish, and report issues as needed.
• Comply with cleaning schedules and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Planning

Job description

Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham

Salary: FTE £24,796 per annum Pro rata £26,697 – £27,147 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term-time plus 5 Weeks (37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, plus 3.5 hours on 17 Saturdays a year)

Wymondham College is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 14 primary and 9 secondary schools.

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Cleaner.

The responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, including tables, chairs, walls, doors windowsills, windows, corridors, doors, kitchen areas, and toilets in all school areas and school holidays is for deep cleaning all areas of the school.

The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week’s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for one month. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Professional Competencies Expected Of a Cleaner Are

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit

The team;

• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The Qualifications And Experience Required Of a Cleaner Are

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred, but we do offer on site training for the right person
• Attention for detail
• A can-do attitude
• Someone who can work in a team or by themselves.

General Responsibilities

The Cleaner is responsible for ensuring all school areas and spaces are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the College.

Specific Responsibilities

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

SCHOOL AREAS

• Clean classrooms in allocated area, including floors, walls, doors tables and chairs;
• Clean corridors;
• Clean toilets.

BOARDING HOUSE

• Ensure all areas (communal areas, dormitories, stairwells and corridors) are cleaned within the allocated times to high standard including;
• Vacuuming, damp mopping, scrubbing and buffing (inc carpet shampooing/deep cleaning during College holidays);
• Cleaning/dusting all furniture, fixtures and fittings;
• Cleaning all sanitary fittings;

Assist lettings in the preparation of the boarding houses during non-term time for conferences and events.

ALL AREAS

• Emptying bins and removing rubbish; taking to allocated point;
• Check that your area is safe before leaving;
• Adhere to all cleaning schedules and encourage others to do the same;
• Ensure cleaning cupboards are kept tidy;
• Maintaining cleanliness of cloths and mops;
• Reporting any problems/damages via CISS;
• Promoting Health & Safety within your area;
• Undertake any other reasonable duty as may be delegated;

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct. The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

The post holder shall participate in the Trust’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.