Cleaning Supervisor & Cleaner

Codsall High School; Codsall; On-site; GBP 6,100 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

Codsall Community High School is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor to lead the school cleaning teams on a part-time basis. You will report to the Site and Buildings Manager and ensure cleaning standards align with partnership specifications, planning workloads and directing staff accordingly.

The role requires managing hours, coordinating training, and participating in regular team meetings to maintain high standards in a educational environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check
• Supervision/leadership experience in cleaning (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct cleaning staff to meet Partnership standards.
• Communicate instructions, policies and procedures to the cleaning team.
• Hold return-to-work discussions and manage attendance.
• Plan and prioritise workload across cleaning teams.
• Coordinate annual clean-down hours and monthly hours claims.
• Attend regular meetings with SSLP Teams and report to Site/Buildings Manager.
• Organise training, support development and maintain training records.

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor hours - Mon-Fri 15 hours per week, 3 hours per dayCleaning hours - Mon-Fri 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day, The Partnership wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Cleaning Supervisor and Cleaner to join the Premises team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an educational environment and join our hard-working, friendly team, ensuring the smooth operation within our partnership of schools. You will work under the direction of the Site and Buildings Manager to direct the cleaning staff at Codsall Community High School. To ensure that cleaning is in accordance with the required standards and specifications. The post holder will plan and prioritise their own work load and that of both cleaning teams without direct supervision.

Supervision of Staff:

• To manage and direct staff to ensure that cleaning is in accordance with Partnership standards and specifications.
• To communicate effectively necessary instructions, policies and procedures to the cleaning staff
• To hold return to work discussions.
• Ensuring that additional hours claims forms are submitted at the end of each month.
• The timetabling of annual clean down hours.
• To attend and participate in regular meetings with the SSLP Teams.
• Ensuring that the cleaning team is competent by:
• Reviewing training and development needs for individuals.
• The planning and delivery of training sessions to the cleaning team and individuals.
• To recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and using these to advise and support others;
• To undertake necessary training as and when required.
• Training records for all staff are kept and up to date.
• Create 'cleaning areas' for cleaning staff. Ensuring that the work load of all staff is distributed in accordance with working hours.

Maintenance and Cleaning:

• Periodic cleaning of premises during stand down in school closures
• Create and maintain a productive and orderly working environment.
• With the Finance Team, manage and order cleaning equipment and supplies ensuring:
• Sufficient stocks
• Stock rotation and availability
• Minimisation of chemical wastage.
• Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to the Senior Site Supervisor.
• To remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces.
• To dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required - ensuring that the school ethos of recycling is supported.
• To perform such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility including those of other members of the team.
• Present a positive image of self, team and others., The successful candidate will be required to complete a five-month probationary period. During this time, appropriate support, induction and regular review meetings will be provided to help ensure a successful transition into the role.

Relevant experience in a similar environment (desirable not essential)

• Awareness of hygiene standards
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work
• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check