CLEANING MANAGER

Commencing – ASAP

Term Time + 3 Weeks

20 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Salary – £28,142 to £31,022 FTE

Actual Salary – £13,749 to £15,156 p.a.

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a motivated Cleaning Manager to lead our evening cleaning team and ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across the school.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day cleaning operation, manage staff, monitor standards, carry out inspections, coordinate deep cleaning programmes and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. The role also includes supporting wider site operations during evening shifts and helping to ensure the school is safe, secure and ready for learning each day.

The successful candidate will have previous cleaning and supervisory experience, strong organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining excellent standards. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a positive environment for our students, staff and visitors.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Thursday 16^th July 2026, 9am