Job Description
Salary: Scale 4 pro-rata (Actual salary: £17,173 to £17,927, equivalent to £17.52 to £18.29 per hour) Hours: 3.30pm – 7.30pm (Mon - Fri) Term Time plus 3 weeks per academic year Required for: As soon as possible. Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026. Interview Date: TBC Please note that Cardinal Pole reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Why Work at Cardinal Pole? Firstly, thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of Cleaner Supervisor. We are seeking a Cleaner Supervisor to manage the cleaning team and ensure that housekeeping duties and associated tasks are performed effectively and promptly. The premises must maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. A clean school promotes a positive image and reassures the welfare of students, staff, and visitors. It can also help reduce the hidden costs associated with property deterioration and maintenance. Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. We are also a faith community, providing an inclusive and enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community. Cardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values. We very much welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds and value the unique experience that every individual can bring to our school and look forward to receiving your application. Benefits: Two-week October half term break. You will be joining an AWARD WINNING National School of the Year 2024 & TWICE TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school. Free staff access to a modern and high quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023. An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve. Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply). Opportunities for progression. Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students Free Bike servicing for staff Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply) Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service. Employee Assistance Programme Job Description Post: Cleaner Supervisor Grade: Scale 4 pro-rata (Actual salary: £17,173 to £17,927, equivalent to £17.52 to £18.29 per hour). Hours: 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm (Monday - Friday) Term Time plus 3 weeks per academic year. Responsible to: Premises Manager (Premises Assistant in the absence of the Premises Manager). Cardinal Pole Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Purpose of the post A clean school promotes a positive image and reassures the welfare of students, staff, and visitors. It can also help reduce the hidden costs associated with property deterioration and maintenance. The primary role of the Cleaner Supervisor is to manage the cleaning team and ensure that housekeeping duties and associated tasks are performed effectively and promptly. The premises must maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. Main duties and responsibilities: Design and maintain a staff cleaning rota with the Director of Resources, Premises Manager, and other cleaning staff, considering that some school activities may have different daily, weekly and termly components. The cleaning rota may vary between term time and school closure periods. Establish procedures, methods, and operational practices to meet high standards of cleaning. Create cleaning schedules detailing task frequencies, work methods, and cleanliness specifications. Ensure cleaning staff adheres to these guidelines. Responsible for managing the cleaning materials and equipment inventory based on the school’s needs, including timeously requesting the purchase of resources to replenish stock. Controlling and monitoring the usage of consumables and equipment will prevent over-stocking or depletion. It will also keep waste and misuse to a minimum. Regular inspection of cleaning equipment to ensure it is safe to operate and planning for replacement is considered under the school’s life cycle policy. Assess capacity and the level of resources to ensure cleaning staff complete assignments within the expected timeframe. Make recommendations to resolve arising issues.