School Cleaning Supervisor – Lead Team in Term Time

Sodexo; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Protective uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a cleaning supervisor for Lady Eleanor Holles School in Hampton, southwest London. The role is term-time only, 42 weeks plus holidays, paying £18 per hour for 27.5 hours per week with shifts 1.30pm–7pm, Monday to Friday.

You will supervise cleaners, perform hands-on duties, monitor standards and help organise cleaning operations while ensuring safeguarding and health-and-safety compliance. A proactive, customer-service oriented leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in cleaning, facilities or housekeeping.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop continually.
• Hands-on approach to maintaining safe, clean environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of cleaners during your shift.
• Carry out cleaning duties alongside the team as required.
• Ensure cleaning tasks are completed efficiently and to agreed standards.
• Monitor standards across the school site.
• Support the Contract Director with the organisation of cleaning operations.
• Lead team briefings and promote a positive, engaged working environment.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, fire safety and COSHH compliance.
• Monitor cleaning equipment, materials and storage areas.
• Promptly report incidents, accidents or concerns.
• Help maintain an exceptional environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Independent & team work

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Sodexo is recruiting a cleaning supervisor for Lady Eleanor Holles School in Hampton, southwest London. The role is term-time only, 42 weeks plus holidays, paying £18 per hour for 27.5 hours per week with shifts 1.30pm–7pm, Monday to Friday.

You will supervise cleaners, perform hands-on duties, monitor standards and help organise cleaning operations while ensuring safeguarding and health-and-safety compliance. A proactive, customer-service oriented leader is essential.