School Cleaning Supervisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/152878
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job type: Full Time - 25 hours per week
- Salary: £13.90 per hour
- Closing date: 02 February 2026
About the role
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School Cleaning Supervisor
Location: Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL
Pay: £13.90 per hour
Hours: 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
(Weekend working may be required depending on business needs)
Contract: 52-week contract
Grounded in Scotland. Ready for the World.
About the Role
We are recruiting a School Cleaning Supervisor to help deliver a high-quality, safe, and welcoming environment at Edinburgh Academy Senior School. This is a hands-on supervisory role, where you’ll lead by example, support your team on the ground, and ensure cleaning standards are consistently met across the school.
You’ll work closely with the Contract Manager and Cleaning Manager, overseeing both planned and dynamic cleaning activities, including floor care and reactive cleaning tasks throughout the school day.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being visible, proactive, and directly involved in daily cleaning operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Contract Manager and Cleaning Manager in the day-to-day delivery of cleaning services
- Supervise cleaning teams and activelyparticipatein dynamic and reactive cleaning, including floors and high-traffic areas
- Ensure all cleaning standards meet Sodexo and client expectations
- Deliver services in line with SLAs and KPIs, maintaining high standards at all times
- Manage resources and costs within agreed budgets
- Enforce Health & Safety, COSHH, fire safety, hygiene, and safe systems of work
- Monitor performance and contribute to reviews and appraisals
What You’ll Do
- Lead the daily delivery of cleaning services to agreed quality, safety, and performance standards
- Carry out and oversee dynamic cleaning, floor maintenance, and ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required
- Allocate work, manage rotas, and support the team with attendance, sickness, and annual leave
- Ensure cleaning schedules are followed, communicated, trained, and recorded
- Conduct regular audits, monthly performance checks, and safety walks
- Ensureappropriate safetysignage is always in place
- Control cleaning materials, chemicals, and stores, ensuring safe storage and usage
- Maintain strong knowledge of COSHH and chemical handling
- Monitor equipment condition and arrange repairs or replacements when required
- Identify training needs and deliver on-the-job training to cleaning operatives
- Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and visitors
- Report incidents, accidents, near misses, complaints, and compliments promptly
- Provide cover across other areas during holidays or sickness whenrequired
- Attend training sessions and team meetings, cascading information to staff
- Promote positive working relationships and a professional company image
- Carry out additional reasonable duties, including occasional overtime
What You Bring
- Proven experience in the cleaning or housekeeping industry
- Previous supervisory or team-leading experience
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage dynamic cleaning environments
- Strong communicationand customer service skills
- Good knowledge of cleaning standards, methods, and innovations
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements
- High standards of personal hygiene and professional presentation
What We Offer
- Competitive pay at£13.90 per hour
- On-site parking
- 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
- Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, and emotional support)
- Sodexo employee discounts for you and your family
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning, training, and development opportunities
- Retirement plan and death-in-service benefit
- Paid volunteering days
- Full training and uniform provided
Why Join Us
- Be part of a prestigious school with a strong community ethos
- Lead a dedicated, professional cleaning team
- Play a visible role inmaintaininga safe, clean learning environment
- Enjoy stability, responsibility, and a healthy work-life balance
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Sodexo and Edinburgh Academy are committed to safeguarding children and promoting inclusion. This role requires a satisfactory PVG check. We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Ready to build a rewarding career in a respected school environment? Apply today and join us at Edinburgh Academy.
Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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