Cleaning Supervisor & Cleaner

South Staffordshire Plc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing half days

Star of the Term £50 voucher for local

Job summary

South Staffordshire Plc is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to lead and coordinate the cleaning teams at Codsall Community High School. You will ensure cleaning meets required standards, plan workloads, communicate policies, and participate in regular team meetings under the Site and Buildings Manager.

The role is part-time, term-time with stand-down hours and includes wellbeing initiatives. Experience in educational environments and DBS checks are considered assets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct cleaning staff to meet Partnership standards and specifications.
• Communicate instructions, policies and procedures to staff.
• Hold return to work discussions and manage training records.
• Timetabling of annual clean down hours and ordering supplies with finance.
• Attend regular SSLP team meetings and monitor workload distribution.
• Ensure staff competence through training delivery and development reviews.
• Maintain a positive image and supporting staff wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Planning workload

Training delivery

Tools

Cleaning equipment management

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an educational environment and join our hardâ€'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.

• 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 â€" 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., SSLP Star of the Term £50 voucher for local restaurantâ€" Headteachers/SLT will be asked to nominate a staff member for this award.
• 2x wellbeing half days
• A strong focus on mental health and wellbeing
• Vivup services â€" Lifestyle savings, wellbeing services
• Inset days â€" Activities organised to bring all partnership corporate service staff together, Please email completed application forms with a letter of application to Mrs Straw on

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Friday 20th November 2026. 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. "This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting

• 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
• Part time permanent, Term time only + Stand down hours
• Cleaning Supervisor hours - Mon-Fri 15 hours per week, 3 hours per day Cleaning hours - Mon-Fri 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day Codsall Community High School