Job Introduction
We need a Cleaning Supervisor to help ensure that the school is a safe, secure, well-maintained, pleasant working environment which is welcoming to students, staff and visitors alike. The post holder is part of the Site Management team and will lead a team of cleaners, ensuring that a high standard of work is achieved.
The normal rostered hours of work will by 3.45pm to 8pm Monday to Friday during term time and on staff training days (39 weeks). There are also 5 weeks of work during the school holidays which are worked during the mornings/afternoons. Overall the post is for 935 hours a year.
Main Responsibilities
- Allocate work areas for the cleaning team during the holidays/staff training days taking in support of programme of works put in place for the school.
- Motivate and encourage cleaning staff to do a good job, and lead by example.
- Monitor the work of the cleaning team.
- Ensure that the monitoring of cleaning standards is carried out and liaise with school departments in the event of complaints regarding cleaning standards. Address any concerns with the member of the cleaning staff, as appropriate.
- Discuss any concerns with the Site Manager where serious or persistent problems arise with the work performance of members of the team.
The Ideal Candidate
- Supervisory experience
- Qualified First Aider or willingness to undergo First Aid Training
- Effective communication skills
- Proven ability to work well independently and be part of a team.
- Proven ability to form and maintain positive working relationships
- Ability to take the initiative
- Able to carry out cleaning to a high standard and lead by example
- Ability to take responsibility
- Reliable and resilient
- Be honest, trustworthy and of good character
About the school/organisation
Northgate High School is an 11-18 school situated on the edge of Ipswich. Our school is an impressive site, with purpose-built centres maintained and equipped to the highest standards, including recent investment in technology.
We embrace three core values of Respect, Determination and Teamwork. These values are fundamental to the calm and positive learning environment that we strive to achieve at all levels across the school.
Following Ofsted’s 2019 inspection under the new framework, we remain a ‘Good’ school. Ofsted noted that “pupils enjoy coming to this school” and that “the Sixth form is a vibrant learning community, where every student is valued as an individual.
The ethos at Northgate is underpinned by our genuine desire to support the wellbeing of every student and staff member ensuring that they can realise their full potential. We value our staff highly and, if you join us, you will be working in a school that is committed to staff wellbeing, offers a first class professional development programme carefully linked to the School Improvement Plan and Performance Management Objectives. This means that our CPD programme strengthens the link between personal autonomy and our aims as a school. We maintain positive links with other local schools and universities.
Along with the extensive CPD programme we offer a competitive pension scheme and benefit package which is available to all staff.
Package Description
Being an employee of Northgate High School allows you access to an Employee Benefits scheme saving you money on many High Street brands, a cycle-to-work scheme, use of the sports facilities, library, and free parking. Hot meals are available on-site during term time. We also offer entry into a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.