Cleaning Supervisor

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Bedfordview is a premium, co-educational, private school situated near the prestigious Kensington Golf Course.

Providing a balanced, holistic, innovative learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence, Reddam House Bedfordview school has two extensive campuses with phenomenal facilities for academics, sport and the creative arts. Our BCC Campus for ELS and Junior Preparatory students includes vibrant classrooms, spacious playgrounds, sports fields, cricket nets and tennis courts.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• Understand, identify with, and contribute to the ethos and values of the school.
• Maintain a professional and positive workplace environment.
• Supervise the cleaning team to ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across the campus.
• Ensure cleaning operations are carried out effectively, safely, and in accordance with school standards and health and safety requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, coordinate, and support the daily activities of the cleaning team.
• Allocate cleaning tasks and monitor staff performance to ensure work is completed to the required standard.
• Conduct regular inspections of classrooms, offices, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Ensure vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing tasks are completed effectively across the campus.
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of toilets, sinks, kitchen facilities, windows, and other school amenities.
• Monitor and maintain adequate stocks of cleaning materials, consumables, and equipment, and liaise with the line manager regarding replenishment requirements.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is used correctly, maintained appropriately, and stored safely.
• Train and guide cleaning staff on cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and safe work practices.
• Report any maintenance issues, breakages, hazards, or repairs required to the line manager promptly.
• Maintain cleaning schedules, attendance records, and other relevant documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide support for school functions, events, and activities as required.
• Holidays - Coordinate and oversee the completion of the Holiday Cleaning Duty List.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Previous experience in a cleaning or facilities environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience within a cleaning, hospitality, facilities, or related environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, products, equipment, and health and safety practices.

• Appropriate right to work is a requirement.
• Completed Matric qualification.
• Relevant cleaning, facilities, or health and safety training will be advantageous.

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• A positive attitude to change.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.