Cleaning Supervisor

Position: Cleaning Supervisor (Permanent)
Job Title:

Cleaning Supervisor

Location:

Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BS

Salary:
Circa £25,000 - £30,000 per annum FTE

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours:

35 hours per week, Term Time Only

Start Date:

As soon as possible

The School:

St Paul's Girls' School is one of the country's leading independent schools for girls aged 11-18, with approximately 840 students. It is an extraordinary school, offering a classical yet forward-thinking education, rooted in a love of academic discovery and enriched by a broad co-curricular programme, nurturing wellbeing provision and a strong commitment to partnerships and community initiatives. Aspirations and achievements go well beyond what one would normally expect from a school, making St Paul's a very exciting, lively and stimulating place in which to work.

The Role:

St Paul's Girls' School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Cleaning Supervisor to join our Estates team. You'll help lead and support our team of cleaners, making sure that every part of the school is cleaned to the highest possible standard and that daily operations run smoothly.

This is a hands-on role - you'll be part of the cleaning rota yourself, while also supporting the Cleaning Manager by supervising staff, arranging cover for absences, managing stock, and ensuring that everything is done safely and efficiently. As a key holder, you'll also help with opening and securing the school buildings.

Main Duties:

Supervise and support a team of cleaners across the school
Carry out cleaning duties alongside the team, maintaining excellent standards
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and a positive working environment
Arrange cover for staff absences and ensure all areas are cleaned as scheduled
Provide daily updates to the Cleaning Manager on progress, staff, or issues
Monitor staff performance and offer support or training when needed
Ensure correct and safe use of cleaning machines, tools, and equipment
Oversee stock checks of cleaning materials and PPE, and report shortages
Follow and promote Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
Report any hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues promptly
Open and lock up buildings as required, ensuring the premises are safe and secure

This outlines the main duties of the post at the time of writing. Responsibilities may change as needs evolve, and the post holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time

Person Specification:

Essential skills:

Experienced in supervising cleaning teams (ideally in a school or similar setting)
Confident using and maintaining cleaning machinery
Knowledgeable about PPE, cleaning materials, and COSHH procedures
Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure
A good communicator who treats others with respect and fairness
Trustworthy and responsible - experience as a key holder is essential
Flexible about working hours and willing to help where needed

Desirable skills:

NVQ or equivalent qualification in Cleaning & Support Services
Health & Safety or First Aid training

Safeguarding and DBS checks

SPGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks as part of our vetting procedures, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

KCSIE) guidelines.

Application and interview procedures:

Please click apply and you will be sent an application form to complete. We recommend that candidates apply as soon as possible since applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis.

Please click on the APPLY button and you will be sent an application form to your email to complete.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of:
School Cleaning Manager, Head of School Cleaning, School Cleaning Operative, Hygiene Operative, Cleaning Supervisor, Housekeeping Staff may also be considered for this role