Multi-Site Cleaning Supervisor – Lead School Hygiene

Wellspring Academy Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust in Leeds is seeking an Area Cleaning Supervisor to oversee day-to-day cleaning operations across multiple academy sites. You will manage rosters, respond to absences, ensure SOPs and hygiene standards are met, and lead by example.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, COSHH and Health & Safety knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. Travel between sites and early/late shifts are common; you will recruit and onboard casual staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning operations across multi-site environments.
• Experience managing shift rotas and short-notice cover.
• Strong COSHH, Health & Safety knowledge.
• Brilliant communication skills to support cleaners and liaise with Headteachers.
• Flexible and prepared to travel between sites and cover early mornings or late afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Staffing & rota management across a cluster of schools; deploy relief cleaners to cover absences.
• Carry out Return-to-Work meetings with staff returning from illness.
• Ensure cleaning rotas and SOPs are followed and quality is maintained.
• Check equipment, service machinery, and manage consumable stock orders.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new site cleaning operatives and casual relief staff.

Skills

Staff management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Wellspring Academy Trust in Leeds is seeking an Area Cleaning Supervisor to oversee day-to-day cleaning operations across multiple academy sites. You will manage rosters, respond to absences, ensure SOPs and hygiene standards are met, and lead by example.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, COSHH and Health & Safety knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. Travel between sites and early/late shifts are common; you will recruit and onboard casual staff.