Cleaning Supervisor

CLEANING SUPERVISOR FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

• Primarily scheduled from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional out of hours availability for emergencies. Additional hours may be required for staff holidays or weekend events.
• Salary range: £27,300 per annum (£14 /hr) to £29,250 per annum (£15 /hr).
• Final closing date for applications is 8th May 2026. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Job Purpose

St George's School seeks a diligent and highly organised Cleaning Supervisor to oversee and maintain exemplary standards of cleanliness, safety, and security across the school estate. The successful candidate will lead the cleaning team, ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest possible standard while contributing to a safe, well managed, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Accountable To

Head of Facilities

Main Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision and coordination of the cleaning team, ensuring that all areas of the school buildings are consistently maintained in a clean, orderly, and presentable condition.
• Liaise with external cleaning contractors when necessary, arranging support for staff absences, deep cleaning programmes, and specialist services such as window cleaning.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations and school policies, particularly the safe handling and storage of cleaning substances in accordance with COSHH guidelines.
• Deliver training and guidance to cleaning staff as required, promoting best practice in cleaning techniques and the safe use of equipment and materials.
• Monitor cleaning supply levels and coordinate the timely ordering and replenishment of consumables.
• Oversee laundry and ironing duties for cloths, tablecloths, and towels used within staffrooms and other designated areas of the school.
• Take responsibility for securing the premises each evening, including locking buildings, ensuring windows are closed, and activating security alarm systems.
• Identify and promptly report any health and safety concerns, hazards, or maintenance issues within the school estate.
• Support the supervision of external contractors operating on site when required.
• Assist with the preparation and arrangement of rooms for school activities and events as necessary.
• Respond constructively to reasonable requests from the school's management team in support of the effective day to day operation of the premises.
• Uphold and adhere at all times to the school's safeguarding and child protection policies, including participation in mandatory training where required.

Ideal Candidate

Further information, including Person Specification, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

Package Description

Competitive remuneration and benefits package:

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George's School
• Pension contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of the many school facilities: libraries, sports facilities, etc.
• Death in service benefits for all staff
• Opportunity to join the community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities