Cleaning Supervisor

Job title: Cleaning Supervisor

Location: Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3DL

Salary: FTE £26,458

Contract:Permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

We are seeking to appoint a flexible and hardworking Cleaning Supervisor to join our existing team at Barnsley Academy. Main duties will involve supervising the existing cleaning team, planning rotas, the daily schedule and ensuring that general cleanliness of the building is upheld to the highest standards.

The recent Ofsted report (January 2025) highlights that "the school is a welcoming and vibrant place", "is aspirational for what pupils can achieve", and "has high expectations for pupils' behaviour." Inspectors noted that "Leaders know the school well", "ensure that staff have the support and training that they need", and that "staff feel supported by the school." Barnsley Academy is a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting school, reflecting our commitment to achieving equity for all students, leading to the best possible personal and academic outcomes.

Please watch our Welcome Video to find out how our values of Ambition, Determination and Respect underpin everything that staff and students do here at Barnsley Academy: Barnsley Academy > Video

The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 secondary. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

Main duties will include

• Supervising the existing cleaning team
• Planning rotas and the daily schedule
• Ensuring that general cleanliness of the building is upheld to the highest standards.

We will offer you

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum (on a 52-week contract).
• An additional day's paid leave awarded per annum.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other's professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

What we would like from you

• Ability to use, clean and maintain a full range of industrial and domestic cleaning equipment and materials.
• Good understanding of the operational practices and working methods and work schedules involved.
• Understanding and awareness of the related Health and Safety issues associated with cleaning materials, equipment and premises.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of security in all working areas.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and part of a team.
• Previous experience of working within an Education setting would be advantageous but not essential.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy's vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the 'Barnsley Academy > About Us > Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is Midnight on Tuesday 20th October 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.