Cleaning Supervisor
The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
4 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12,199.00 Annually (Actual)
Cleaning Supervisor job summary
Be a Part of the Stanway Standard at The Stanway School
Are you a determined professional who holds high expectations of yourself and others? Do you want to be part of a community that promotes kindness and celebrates success for all?
At The Stanway School, we are proud to be a trusted and respected member of the local community. We believe that providing the very best start for our young people requires a dedicated and highly effective team, fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and hard work. We're looking for a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor to become a vital part of our team and provide the essential support that keeps our school running smoothly, allowing students and staff to thrive.
Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a diverse and vibrant environment where you can truly thrive.
This post is 20 hours per week Monday to Friday, 43 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days and 4 weeks during school holidays).
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
To provide supervision for the cleaning staff in school, organising schedules for cleaners.
Oversee daily cleaning schedules to ensure all areas of the school are covered efficiently.
Act as a point of contact for the team, supporting their needs and ensuring they have the supplies required to do their jobs well.
Proactively patrol the building to remove litter and spot-clean graffiti, keeping the corridors welcoming for students and staff
Maintain accurate daily time records and ensure all shifts are fully staffed.
Ensure the team works safely, addressing any immediate hazards or issues that arise during the shift.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
Previous experience in a cleaning role
Knowledge and understanding of COSHH and general health and safety standards
The ability to use your own initiative to resolve routine problems
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight Wednesday 4th February 2026.
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.
We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 The Stanway School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1383 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Stanway School website
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