Site Supervising Officer & Lead Cleaner

All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9HP

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 March 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: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Monday to Friday spilt shit 6.5 hours per day (6am-8:30am returning at 2pm-6pm) Actual Salary £22,471

Site Supervising Officer & Lead Cleaner job summary

General duties - Premises, Security & Cleaning Leadership

To be responsible for all aspects of site management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school. This includes security, cleanliness, porterage, monitoring contracts/contractors, routine maintenance and refurbishment, minor repairs, advising the Academy Business Partner/Headteacher on suggested improvements to the general school environment, improving productivity of site management, and carrying out pre-planned maintenance programmes.

As Lead Cleaner, the postholder will also oversee the day‑to‑day cleaning standards across the school, ensuring a safe, hygienic and well‑presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The Site Services Officer will be a dependable, honest and self‑motivated person. They will be the main key holder, responsible for opening and closing the school in liaison with the school cleaning team.

Security & Site Management

• Carry out security procedures for the school buildings and grounds, taking action to ensure site security.
• Act as a nominated key holder and respond appropriately to alarm company, police call outs and other emergencies outside normal working hours.
• Ensure that the site is maintained and fit for purpose.
• Routine and non‑routine opening and closing of premises and grounds.

Cleaning Leadership & Team Oversight (Lead Cleaner Responsibilities)

• Lead and coordinate the cleaning team, ensuring all staff understand their daily duties, cleaning schedules and priority areas.
• Monitor the performance and standards of the cleaning team, providing guidance, support and feedback where required.
• Ensure all areas of the school meet agreed hygiene and presentation standards, escalating concerns to the Academy Business Partner where necessary.
• Plan and allocate cleaning tasks, including cover arrangements during staff absence.
• Oversee stock levels of cleaning materials, ensuring appropriate and safe use of chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
• Train new cleaning staff in safe working practices, correct use of equipment, and expected standards.
• Lead and participate in deep cleaning programmes during school holidays, ensuring all areas are completed to a high standard.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained, safe, and fit for purpose, reporting defects promptly.
• Model high standards of cleaning practice, undertaking cleaning duties as required to support the team and maintain site standards.

Maintenance & Site Care

• Carry out minor maintenance work and repairs including painting.
• Responsible for basic tools and equipment and report items or maintenance work that is required and beyond the competence of site staff.
• Check for damage and liaise with the Academy Business Partner to have repairs carried out as appropriate.
• Operate heating plant to maintain required temperatures and ensure adequate supply of hot water.
• Carry out frost protection procedures.
• Carry out procedures in the event of fire, flood, break‑in, accident or major damage.
• Provide emergency access in the event of snow, minor flooding or similar situations.
• Ensure playing areas, paths and shrub borders/hedgerows are free from litter/glass.
• Ensure drains and gullies are inspected and kept free‑flowing.

Cleaning Duties (SSO & Lead Cleaner)

• Cleaning, hoovering and mopping corridors, hall, hub, staff room and offices as appropriate.
• Cleaning toilet areas within the site.
• Taking part in and leading deep cleans during holiday periods.
• Checking and restocking toilet rolls, hand towels and soap throughout the school.
• Checking and emptying outside bins.
• Outside litter picking.

Logistics & Supplies

• Receive delivery of stock, materials, etc., ensuring appropriate storage.
• Ensure adequate supply of fuel, light bulbs and janitorial materials, placing orders as necessary.
• Prepare for after‑school activities and ensure accommodation is ready for normal school use.
• Undertake school lettings in accordance with lettings procedures.
• Lock school, ensure windows are secure, electrical items switched off, blinds drawn and alarm set.

Health & Safety and Compliance

• Follow and comply with SSO log books and checks, such as fire alarm systems, weekly legionella flushing, etc.
• Review and update COSHH equipment and register, ensuring cleaning staff follow safe handling procedures.
• Ensure all compliance checks are completed in good time, liaising with outside contractors as required.
• Check school playing field and perimeter fences daily.
• Assist the Academy Business Partner in undertaking risk assessments relating to the site and cleaning activities.

Managing Contractors

• Undertake Managing Contractors training and manage all contractors on site appropriately.
• Direct contractors to sites of repair and maintenance work.
• Inspect work of contractors where satisfaction notes are required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/all-saints-bedworth-cofe-academy

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