Cleaning Supervisor

Cleaning Supervisor

Salary: WeST Grade C (scp 5-7) £25,583 - £26,403 FTE, Actual salary £10,272 (pay award pending)

Hours: 16.5 hours per week x 41 weeks per year (38 weeks term time + 3 weeks; 1 week at Easter and 2 weeks during the summer)

Monday 2.45pm - 6.15pm and Tuesday to Friday 3.00pm - 6.15pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Cleaning Supervisor role supports the effective operation of the trust and works to uphold and promote its vision and values.

To Lead and manage a team of cleaners daily to ensure the premises are cleaned in accordance with the specified standards and to the satisfaction of the Premises and Operations manager.

The post holder is expected to be sympathetic towards the busy demands of the school, and must have a flexible attitude, being able to re-adjust work schedules around after school events, including cover for planned staff absence( sickness cover is the responsibility of the Premises Manager) , which will include actual cleaning of areas when staff are off and demonstrating how to clean / mentor new staff. The post holder should act as an ambassador, taking pride in high standards of cleanliness. A strong leadership ability and excellent communication and motivational skills are a must. The post holder should always be able to follow advice and solve problems and conflicts effectively allowing the school to operate smoothly.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hele’s School and Westcountry Schools Trust. Hele’s is a supportive, friendly and oversubscribed learning community with a very good reputation. We wish to appoint an exceptional candidate, who possesses energy and creativity. If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of ‘Team Hele’s’ and by working alongside others who share a passion and determination to provide the very best opportunities of our young people, then we would very much welcome your application.

If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere, then we’d love to hear from you!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.