Job Description
POST:
Cleaning Supervisor
RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Principal, under the day-to-day management and leadership of
the Facilities Manager
GRADE:
Scale point 17 FTE £18,768.00
Actual Salary 15 hrs £ 7,608.65
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Academy Leadership Team; relevant teaching and support staff;
Oasis Community Learning.
LOCATION:
Oasis Academy Coulsdon
WORKING PATTERN:
52 Weeks a Year, 15 Hours a Week with overtime when required
2.30pm – 5.30pm
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide general cleaning around the Academy
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 To manage the day to day cleaning service for the site ensuring all areas are cleaned to the
requirements in the specification.
 To ensure general and periodic cleaning tasks are carried out to the standards required in
accordance with the specifications, method statements, service level agreements and key
performance indicators using a variety of cleaning methods, machinery and materials and
adhering to the relevant safety regulations.
 To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you come into contact with.
Duties
1. Strategic Development and Academy Development
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Responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to
ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected.
Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values and aims and to abide by
agreed professional behaviours and attitudes.
2. Key Tasks
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Manage the day to day cleaning service for the site ensuring all areas are cleaned to the
requirements in the specification. To ensure site is left clean and fit for purpose and any areas
that were unable to be cleaned during an evening session are picked up by the morning
cleaner.
Be responsible for all security cards held for access purposes and ensure their safe return
when finished.
In conjunction with the Facilities Manager produce daily and periodic cleaning schedules for
cleaning staff.
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Complete weekly timesheets and submit to the Facilities Manager.
In conjunction with the Facilities Manager, induct, train, appraise and develop staff.
Manage annual leave requests and sickness absence.
Provide and/or cover for staff absences.
Carry out stock checks of consumables, place orders.
Assist in undertaking health and safety risk assessments on the cleaning functions, making
appropriate recommendations for change or improvements.
Maintain appropriate records, manual and computerised, for all cleaning works
Be proactive looking for continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of the job
3. Health & Safety
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Wear protective clothing and uniform as issued.
Ensure the correct procedures and policies are followed at all times.
Ensure that all chemicals have COSHH records and remove all non-conforming products from
site.
Ensure cleaning stores remain locked at all times when not occupied.
In accordance with the Service Level Agreements, monitor and control quality of work carrying
out monthly performance monitoring checks and addressing any shortfalls and report findings
to the Facilities Manager.
Report any building defect, bad practice or health and safety issue to the Facilities Manager so
that improvements can be made.
Report all accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences to the Facilities Manager.
Report damage and defects to equipment, fittings, fixtures and infrastructure as required to the
Facilities Manager.
Ensure that all facilities, workspaces and rooms are kept tidy and that storage of materials is in
accordance with appropriate Health and Safety requirements
Maintain health and safety standards in the cleaning team and comply with health and safety
policies and procedures
Deliver training and tool box talks.
Work safely utilising appropriate safe working practices, including the safe use of machinery
associated with the job
Take care of health & safety of self, other persons and resources
Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, Quality and Environment
policies and procedures.
Ensure that high personal hygiene and infection control standards are maintained in relation to
personal tasks
4. General
 Attend team meetings
 Participate in the Academy’s Performance Management process
 Attend training as appropriate.
The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the
Academy and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Principal.
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The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant
functions, including extra-curricular activities, are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees,
contractors and community members.
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the
Statement of Conditions of Employment.
The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the
post or level of responsibility entailed.
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Cleaning Supervisor
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
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Experience of working as a cleaner
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Experience of working in a school
or academy setting
Knowledge of Health & Safety
procedures in cleaning
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Experience,
Skills and
knowledge
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Demonstrate an understanding of
processes, systems and routines in
the job
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Requires proficiency in the effective
and safe use of machinery of
equipment associated with the job
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Understanding of the practical
application of Equal Opportunities in
an Academy context
Good organisational skills, ability to
show initiative
Good communication skills
Ability to work alone and as part of a
team
Demonstrate physical fitness to
perform any lifting and handling
materials and periods of standing
required in the job
Ability to form and maintain
appropriate relationships and
personal boundaries with children
Emotional resilience in working in a
range of challenging situations
Have a willingness to demonstrate
commitment to the values and
behaviours which flow from the
Oasis ethos
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Personal
Qualities
Basic numeracy, literacy and IT
skills.
Demonstrate an ability to plan
prioritise workloads to achieve
objectives
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