Working Cleaning Supervisor

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Richmond; On-site; GBP 14,189,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingdom Cleaning is seeking a Working Cleaning Supervisor for Richmond School in North Yorkshire. This permanent, hands-on role leads a small cleaning team while performing cleaning duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety for pupils, staff and visitors. Working Monday to Friday, 15:30–18:30 (15 hours/week).

Enhanced DBS with Child Workforce is essential before employment. Salary is £13.21 per hour with opportunities for training and progression within the Kingdom

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning supervisory experience essential.
• Enhanced DBS with Child Workforce essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable manner.
• High attention to detail and commitment to standards.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
• Previous experience within a school or educational environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting a small on-site cleaning team
• Scheduling team members and arranging cover for holidays and approved absences
• Ensuring all classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard
• Dusting, sanitising, and cleaning surfaces and touchpoints throughout the site
• Emptying waste bins and maintaining hygienic waste disposal areas
• Cleaning and maintaining washrooms and welfare facilities
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and safe working practices
• Maintaining accurate records and completing daily, weekly, and monthly reportsReordering cleaning consumables and monitoring stock levels
• Ensuring colour-coding procedures are followed by all team members
• Supporting the wider facilities and cleaning teams when required
• Promoting a safe, clean, and secure environment across the school

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Location: Richmond School, Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BQ

Pay: £13.21 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 15:30 - 18:30

Requirement: Enhanced DBS with Child Workforce essential

About The Role

Kingdom Cleaning is looking for a reliable, professional, and experienced Working Cleaning Supervisor to join our team at Richmond School, part of the Arete Learning Trust.

This is a permanent, hands-on supervisory position where you will lead a small cleaning team while carrying out cleaning duties yourself, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety are maintained throughout the school.

Working within an educational environment, you will play a key role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming space for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting a small on-site cleaning team
• Scheduling team members and arranging cover for holidays and approved absences
• Ensuring all classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard
• Dusting, sanitising, and cleaning surfaces and touchpoints throughout the site
• Emptying waste bins and maintaining hygienic waste disposal areas
• Cleaning and maintaining washrooms and welfare facilities
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and safe working practices
• Maintaining accurate records and completing daily, weekly, and monthly reportsReordering cleaning consumables and monitoring stock levels
• Ensuring colour-coding procedures are followed by all team members
• Supporting the wider facilities and cleaning teams when required
• Promoting a safe, clean, and secure environment across the school

What We're Looking For

• Previous cleaning supervisory experience essential
• Enhanced DBS with Child Workforce essential
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Professional, friendly, and approachable manner
• High attention to detail and commitment to standards
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Previous experience within a school or educational environment desirable

Why Join Kingdom?

• Earn Early - access your wages when you need them
• Weekly Recognition - colleague rewards and shout-outs
• Colleague CARE Platform - wellbeing support, perks, and discounts
• Career Progression - clear development pathways
• Referral Bonus Scheme - earn bonuses for recommending friends
• Paid Social Value Days - give back to your community
• Award-Winning Team - supportive environment where you are valued

Other Details

• £13.21 per hour
• Permanent position
• 15 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 15:30 - 18:30
• Working Cleaning Supervisor role within a school environment
• Enhanced DBS with Child Workforce required before employment
• Working as part of an established Kingdom Cleaning team
• Opportunity for training, development, and career progression