Cleaning Supervisor- Catshill Federation

Catshill Middle School; Catshill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Catshill Middle School is seeking a reliable Cleaning Supervisor to lead the school cleaning team, ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety, and support a welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

You will monitor cleaning routines, train and guide staff, manage resources, perform general and deep-cleaning tasks, and maintain a safe, hygienic school, while adhering to safeguarding, COSHH and Health and Safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning and/or supervising a cleaning team.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork & Interpersonal skills.
• Willing to undertake COSHH, health and safety and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support and motivate the cleaning team.
• Carry out regular cleaning checks and audits and report issues.
• Ensure cleaning supplies and equipment are available and maintained.
• Undertake general and deep-cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure school environment.
• Report hazards, equipment faults and maintenance issues.
• Follow health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain good working relationships with school staff.
• Undertake key-holding responsibilities and other duties as required.

Skills

Cleaning supervision

Staff management

Health & Safety

COSHH

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and hardworking Cleaning Supervisor to join our school team at Catshill Middle School and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Catshill Federation is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive andextremely caring staff with a 'can do' attitude to change and development.

The successful candidate will supervise and support the cleaning team, including monitoring standards, providing guidance and ensuring staff have the resources they need. You will also undertake general cleaning duties across the school, including classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas, as well as deep cleaning and other tasks as required.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise, support and motivate the cleaning team.
• Carry out regular cleaning checks and audits and report any issues.
• Ensure cleaning supplies and equipment are available and maintained.
• Undertake general and deep-cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure school environment.
• Report hazards, equipment faults and maintenance issues.
• Follow health and safety, COSHH and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain good working relationships with school staff.
• Undertake key-holding responsibilities and other reasonable duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Has experience of cleaning and/or supervising a cleaning team.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Has good communication and teamwork & Interpersonal skills.
• Is willing to undertake relevant training, including COSHH, health and safety and safeguarding.
• A warm, friendly approach and a passion for working with children
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage situations calmly and efficiently
• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils' day.
• Mandatory training and development opportunities available.

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the interview Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website: https://www.catshill-middle.worcs.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: 15hours per week, Mon-Fri, 3:30pm - 6:30pm, Term Time plus 1 week

Grade:Scale 2, Points 4 - £13.05 per hour

Closing date:17th November 2026 @9am

Interviews: TBC