We're looking to appoint a Cleaning supervisor with a hands-on approach, to join our busy Academy. Ideally you will have experience of both cleaning and managing a team. Working hours for this role are 2.30pm - 7.00pm.

Main duties include the following - please refer to job specification for more detail:

• Perform quality control checks across areas to ensure efficient and effective cleaning processes 

• Provide support and training for cleaners to enable them to perform duties effectively 

• Undertake cleaning responsibilities as part of the wider cleaning team  

• Take stock of and order cleaning materials 

• Comply with existing statutory legislation and safer working practices at all times  

• Report faults, risks or dangers to the Site Manager as soon as possible 

• Keep cleaning equipment in good working order 

• Maintain a clean storage area for equipment and supplies  

• Always present a positive approach to customer needs 

• Undertake training, where required, to perform to the required standards of the job 

• Any other duties deemed to be appropriate  

About us:

The Brunts Academy, is a popular and oversubscribed high achieving secondary school with a great tradition of success - recently Ofsted rated Strong across six areas. We believe that an outstanding education develops our students academically, socially and morally, giving them the knowledge and skills to be successful at school and in life.

We also feel it is important for our young people to develop outside of the classroom and we offer a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities to help prepare our students for the next stage of their education, training or employment.

As a values-driven academy, our staff and students aspire to commit to the ‘Brunts Way’ in all they do:

• Be Proud

• Be Respectful

• Be Resilient

• Be Ambitious

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

·         Coordinate the cleaning responsibilities of each area across the academy, assigning cleaners effectively to manage the cleanliness of the site. Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

·         A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace

• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.