Cleaning Supervisor
St Thomas More RC College, Manchester, M34 6AF56 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 19 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday (hours to be worked between 1.45-5.30pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade B SCP 4 £13.21-£13.42 per hour (Pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The post-holder will work under the guidance of the
Business Manager to oversee a team of
cleaners. You will help supervise the work of the cleaning staff and allocate
tasks accordingly.
- Team leadership:Manage and guide a team of cleaning staff to maintain high standards.
- Operational oversight:Schedule cleaning tasks and ensure all areas of the school are properly cleaned and maintained. Oversee and undertake general cleaning duties.
- Time Management: You will have the ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high standard and coordinate and motivate your team to do the same, as they will be working with minimal supervision.
- Health and safety:Be knowledgeable about and enforce all relevant health and safety procedures, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Stock Management: Be responsible for ordering and stock control
- Quality assurance:Inspect work to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met throughout the school environment.
Required skills and qualities
- Leadership and strong communication skills.
- Organizational and time management abilities.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Physical fitness.
- Ability to follow instructions for tasks and managing chemicals.
What the school offers its staff
St Thomas More RC College is a high performing successful 11-16 school with a reputation for academic excellence, as a result the school is popular and oversubscribed. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted with our most recent inspection by Salford Diocese rating us as an Outstanding Catholic School.
St Thomas More is a safe and happy school with the highest standards of Pastoral Care and Guidance that allows students to flourish by supporting them to reach their full potential. Through our high expectations and our nurturing Catholic Ethos, students have the opportunity to develop into well rounded successful young adults who are prepared and ready for their future lives beyond school.
In return, we can offer a warm and supportive school community, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils, dedicated colleagues and a commitment to high-quality professional development.
Membership to a local government pension scheme.
A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career
Further information about the job
St Thomas More, a successful and oversubscribed college, is seeking to appoint a self-motivated Cleaning Supervisor to oversee a team of cleaners. You will help supervise the work of the cleaning staff and allocate tasks accordingly, along with responsibility for your own area. The cleaning team, as part of the wider site team, is responsible for high quality effective cleaning services to ensure a secure, safe and hygienic environment for all building users.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As part of our safer recruitment process we will conduct an internet search of all shortlisted applicants and retain any evidence of identification on file for the successful applicant.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About St Thomas More RC College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 797 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Thomas More RC College website
- Email address
- s.devine@stmcollege.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 336 2743
St Thomas More RC College is a successful and oversubscribed school and is at the leading edge of many current initiatives. Our excellent achievement record ensures that we are highly regarded within the Diocese and the Local Authority.
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