Location: Worfield Endowed CE Primary School
Salary: NJC Grade 3, Scale Point 5 (£13.26 per hour)
Hours: 12.5 hours per week

Typical hours Monday to Friday, 7:00am-9:30am (to include unlocking school) or 3:30-6:00 (to include locking school) A split shift would also be considered for candidates who wished to combine this role with other employment.

Please state preferred working hours within your application.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and committed Cleaner Supervisor to lead and support the delivery of high-quality cleaning services within one of our schools.

This is a key role in ensuring that the school environment is clean, safe, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will work both hands-on and in a supervisory capacity, coordinating a small team of cleaners and maintaining high standards across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of cleaners to deliver high standards of cleanliness
• Carry out day-to-day cleaning duties across classrooms, offices, corridors, and communal areas
• Allocate and prioritise cleaning tasks
• Maintain stock levels of cleaning materials and place orders as required
• Act as a key holder, opening and/or locking the school and ensuring the site is secure
• Ensure all cleaning is carried out safely, following health and safety guidance
• Report any hazards, defects, or maintenance issues
• Support deep cleaning during school closure periods

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of cleaning and/or supervising cleaning staff
• Is practical, reliable, and takes pride in their work
• Has a good understanding of health and safety and safe use of cleaning materials
• Can organise workloads and support a very small team
• Has good communication skills and can work collaboratively with school staff
• Is flexible and able to work independently

What We Offer

• A supportive school environment
• A stable and valued role within the school community
• Training and development opportunities
• A varied role combining practical and supervisory responsibilities

Safeguarding

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion.                

Apply Now

If you are a motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and leading others, we would welcome your application. Applications should be submitted using the official Trust application form, available via My New Term.  We will not accept CVs.