Cleaning Manager
Ormiston Victory Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,074.00 - £25,653.00 Annually (Actual) £25,989 to £27,694 full time equivalent (FTE) salary
Cleaning Manager job summary
We are looking for an appropriately experienced, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our dedicated, supportive and highly effective Site Team as our Cleaning Manager.
As our Cleaning Manager you would plan, organise and manage the delivery of all cleaning within the Academy site, ensuring your team is motivated, engaged and that cleaning standards are of a good calibre. This role will involve managing and training all cleaners and working with the Site Team to ensure the building is presentable for all students, staff and visitors.
There will be a shift pattern to ensure that you are available to support the wider cleaning team. A degree of flexibility will be needed outside of term time, dependent on the needs of the academy. Hours of work will be 37 per week for school term time plus 4 weeks (42 working weeks per year).
The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a committed team and the young people in our welcoming academy community. The successful candidate will join a highly dedicated support team working within a thriving, growing and ambitious academy with high aspirations and standards.
There has never been a more exciting time to be at Ormiston Victory Academy. Students and staff are at the heart of the academy and we are committed to providing our Victory community with a vast range of opportunities. The academy incorporates the successful and growing Lord Nelson Sixth Form College and has strong links with the University of East Anglia. Joining Ormiston Victory Academy, all members of staff have access to a first-rate induction programme, staff development and the opportunity to shape the future of the academy. We expect nothing short of excellence from all our staff, in return, we offer a fantastic place to work and make a difference.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
We believe all students can be successful, given the right support. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to be part of a successful, friendly, and dedicated team committed to ensuring every student achieves their true potential.
About you
To succeed in this role you will have a good understanding of policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices hygiene, cleanliness, first aid, fire and COSHH. You will need an awareness of any specific hazards at School and take responsibility for induction training for new starts, ensuring all H&S, School and cleaning procedures are clearly explained and demonstrated.
Please read the job description for full detail of the role.
If you are dedicated, hardworking, and have the ability to support this important aspect of our operations - then we would love to receive an application from you.
If you require any further information regarding this post please contact Nicole Hawes, PA to the Principal on n.hawes@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk. We would encourage candidates to explore our website for more information about Victory Academy and view our virtual tours here https://ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk/
The closing date for application is 6 January 2026 with interviews taking place shortly after. We may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
Ormiston Victory Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ormiston Victory Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ormiston Victory Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1477 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston Victory Academy website
Ormiston Victory was graded ‘outstanding’ in its 2013 inspection by Ofsted and we are committed to making this success sustainable for future generations.
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