Cleaner in Charge

School: Queen Elizabeth High School

Start Date: 2nd June 2025 or sooner

Contract: Permanent

                  30 hours per week over 5 days (12.30-6.50pm includes 20mins break),

                  Term Time Only plus 50% stand down cleaning during school holidays (110hrs).

                  Job Share considered

Salary: Grade Scale TC04 (scale point 4-6)

Queen Elizabeth High School is part of the Three Counties Academy Trust (TCAT) which includes three local Primary schools.

Located in the town of Bromyard, Herefordshire, we are an 11-16 academy having converted in 2011. Set amidst spectacular scenery with stunning views of the Malvern Hills and even the Black Mountains on a clear day, the town of Bromyard is only 20 minutes from Hereford and 25 minutes from Worcester.

Queen Elizabeth High School wish to appoint a hardworking, reliable and committed Cleaner in Charge to manage our small cleaning team. As the Cleaner in Charge, you will be responsible for the supervision and organisation of the cleaning team on a daily basis. You will ensure the tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner whilst cleaning schedules are followed systematically and to the required standard. In your capacity as Cleaner in Change, you will also undertake cleaning duties.

It is expected the successful applicant will have:

• Experience of leading a team or who can demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

• An understanding and perception of the need for a high standard of cleanliness in schools.

• Possess a thorough approach to cleaning and the storage of cleaning materials

• The ability to work effectively with other cleaning staff and managers.

• The ability to be able to work independently

• A good time keeper.

• A commitment to providing a clean and pleasant environment for pupils and staff.

• To work in support of the ethos of the school.

• Previous experience of cleaning

What we offer:

Three Counties Academy Trust (TCAT) recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:-

• Collaborative working to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues

• A successful ECT support program and new staff mentoring

• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression

• Membership to the Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Access to Spectrum Life

Visits to the school by prior appointment are warmly welcomed.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Closing date: 12noon Friday 11th April 2025

Interview Date: w/c 28th April 2025