Cleaning Supervisor - Part-time

Laleham Gap School, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-7073-290S
• Posted:05/06/2025
• Pay:KSA FTE £24,513.00 (Pro-rota to £19,875.41)
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:16/06/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:20/06/25

Advert

Laleham Gap School is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee and coordinate cleaning operations, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety for our exceptional students and staff.

This role offers a 30 hour workweek on a year-round contract, with 28 days of holiday, all to be taken during the school holidays.

Working Hours: 

Term Time: Monday – Friday: 12:00 – 18:30

School Holidays: Monday – Friday: 07.30 – 14:00

Why Join Us?

Laleham Gap School is a living, breathing celebration of individuality, creativity, and inclusivity. We strive to help every child reach their full potential, supporting their unique needs while promoting excellence in education. Ofsted rated us Outstanding in all areas in April 2023, highlighting our commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment.

The Role

As Cleaning Supervisor, you will: Lead a dedicated cleaning team, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and to a high standard. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH and safeguarding protocols.  Plan and oversee daily cleaning routines, responding to urgent cleaning needs as required. Monitor stock levels, manage the cleaning budget, and ensure proper storage and handling of cleaning supplies.  Support the wider school community, contributing to our ethos of respect, development, and achievement.

Who We’re Looking For

We are searching for a motivated individual with:

• Experience in a cleaning role, preferably in a school or similar environment.
• Previous supervisory experience, with strong leadership, organisational skills and exceptional communication abilities to clearly convey instructions, listen attentively to concerns, and foster a positive team dynamic.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices, including workplace safety and hygiene regulations.
• A proactive and professional approach, ensuring clear, respectful, and effective communication when engaging with staff, students, and visitors to maintain a welcoming and collaborative environment.

What We Offer

A thriving, inclusive school community. Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities. A rewarding role in an environment focused on learning, growth, and success.

Join us in making a positive difference to the future of our students. Apply today and be part of a school where every individual is valued and celebrated!

Laleham Gap School – Learn, Grow, Succeed

Information about the school

Laleham Gap is a Communication and Interaction Special School. We have pupils aged from 4 to 18 years of age. Most of our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism. All pupils have an EHCP. Most pupils will achieve some GCSEs or equivalent at age 16. Laleham Gap is a new, high quality and well-resourced environment and the opportunity to work with an established, experienced and highly motivated team.

Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) Strives to be the best school that it can be, so that all pupils have the tools to reach their full potential. We are focused on meeting the needs and interests of the individual child, ensuring that progress is made in all areas. This means we are accepting of all pupils from where they are and how they develop. Children are always at the heart of our decision making.

The school seeks to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will continue the excellent support for the pupils that parents and carers expect.

Please visit our website for more information about the school and our achievements.

Laleham Gap School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our Child Protection Policy at https://www.lgs.kent.sch.uk/policies/

Please note as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Laleham Gap will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates.

What we can offer you:

Comprehensive induction with a range of activities including vision and aspiration from the Headteacher, a comprehensive range of safeguarding procedures and expectations, a full Handbook detailing routines and expectations.

All staff are encouraged to embark upon a an extensive choice of CPD options

SLT open door policy

In a new school building that is warm, clean and hygienic

Fantastic coastal location, affordable housing, a place of natural beauty and a more relaxed way of life.

Outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas 2023

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Working with a team that all have the same goals and ambitions for our pupils and working collectively to achieve great outcomes.

Staff gym, free tea and coffee, annual subsidised Summer party, a healthy celebratory environment regarding annual events including summer fair, family fun afternoon, sports day, national celebration days.

Staff quotes:

The pupils! I defy anyone to pop in for half a day and not love our pupils and want to stay

The best wellbeing support in a school I have ever seen, for both staff and pupils.

A truly wonderful workplace and I feel blessed to be part of it.

Wonderful staff each and everyone -I feel cared for, valued, and listened to.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Les Milton
• Address:Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH
• Telephone: 01843 570598
• Email: secretary@lgs.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Laleham Gap School - Safer Recruitment Statement
• Job Description