CLEANING MANAGER
Commencing: ASAP
Term Time + 3 Weeks
20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 5:00pm to 9:00pm)
Salary: £28,142 to £31,022 FTE
Actual Salary: £13,749 to £15,156 per annum
The Role
Watling Academy is seeking a motivated Cleaning Manager to lead our evening cleaning team and ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across the school.
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day cleaning operation, manage staff, monitor standards, carry out inspections, coordinate deep cleaning programmes and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. The role also includes supporting wider site operations during evening shifts and helping to ensure the school is safe, secure and ready for learning each day.
The successful candidate will have previous cleaning and supervisory experience, strong organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining excellent standards. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a positive environment for our students, staff and visitors.
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson
Cleaning Manager employer: Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an excellent employer that values its staff and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Cleaning Manager, you will benefit from opportunities for professional growth while contributing to a safe and hygienic environment for students and staff. Located in the vibrant community of Wolverton, we offer a rewarding role where your efforts directly impact the well-being of our school community.
