Nottingham City Council
Cleaner In Charge 20 Hours - Nottingham Academy (Greenwood Road)
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Cleaner in Charge
Permanent – 20 hours per week – Onsite Role
Job Details
Salary: £25,583 - £26,403 per annum (pro-rated for part-time) | Pay award pending Location: Nottingham Academy (Greenwood Campus), Greenwood Road, Nottingham, NG3 7EB Closing Date: Friday, 10th July 2026 (early applications encouraged) Interviews: TBC
About Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is one of the largest employers in the city, offering rewarding career opportunities in a progressive and inclusive environment. As a team-focused organisation, we pride ourselves on serving the community with excellence and innovation. With benefits including 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years), a generous pension scheme (17.9%), flexible working, and health & wellbeing support, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on increasing representation from:
- Minority Ethnic communities
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Disabled people
About The Role
You will join the School Cleaning Team as the Cleaner in Charge, responsible for:
- Supervising a team of cleaning staff, ensuring they have the tools and training to deliver high standards.
- Monitoring cleanliness across the school, including tables, surfaces, toilets, and waste management.
- Managing stock levels (cleaning supplies, toiletries, consumables) and liaising with the FM Team Leader.
- Training new and existing staff on sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and high-level cleaning techniques.
- Overseeing attendance and arranging cover rotations as needed.
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Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure exceptional service delivery and adherence to high standards.
- Conduct induction and refresher training for cleaning teams.
- Ordering supplies to maintain service quality.
- Collaborating with on-site staff to resolve operational challenges.
About You – The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a reliable, team-oriented professional with experience in: ✔ High-standard cleaning operations, including:
- Surface cleaning (tables, unit tops, touchpoints)
- Toilet and washroom maintenance
- Replenishing supplies (soap, towels, toilet roll)
- Waste collection and disposal
- Use of vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, and rotary machines
- High & low-level dusting
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✔ Staff management, including:
- Monitoring attendance and timekeeping
- Training and supporting cleaning teams
mandatory requirement: A DBS Enhanced Check for regulated activity.
Benefits of Working for Nottingham City Council
Beyond a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from: 🔹 26+ days’ annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years) 🔹 Pension scheme (17.9% contribution) 🔹 Smart Working options to balance work and life 🔹 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & health support 🔹 Discounted access to local sports, cinema, shopping, and more
How to Apply
For informal enquiries, contact: 📞 0115 8765432 📧 Servicestoschools@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
For technical issues: Employee Service Centre
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