Cleaning Supervisor

Job Description

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 via My New Term/the following link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137927/EDV-2026-SS-17429

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.

Information about the School

About The Stanway School The Stanway School is a heavily over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school with over 1,300 students currently on roll, the vast majority of whom live in Stanway and the surrounding villages to the west of Colchester. The school is a specialist school in Humanities and Maths & Computing. We have undertaken a huge rebuilding programme and the Creative Arts block, the latest phase of our expansion project, opened in September 2018. By 2021, all year groups will be full with 280 students following this expansion of the school buildings. This is an exciting time to join an already successful school that is looking to continually improve practice: staff are enthusiastic and many take part in voluntary research groups into key areas of school life; students are well-behaved and achieve results above expectation; the culture of the school is calm and purposeful. In March 2012 The Stanway School converted to an academy and in September 2016 joined the newly formed Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools located in North East Essex covering both Colchester and Tendring.

Jonathan Bland Headteacher The Stanway School

Safeguarding 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 process, 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.