Cleaning Supervisor

Abingdon School is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to join the team.
Location: Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE
Salary: £10,061.63 based on working 15 hours a week (0.3623 FTE)
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 05.30 – 08.30 (15 hours per week), term time plus (44 weeks a year)
Close Date: Midday, Friday 29th May 2026
About Us:
The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys’ school, it will become co-educational from September 2026.
Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford.
Cleaning Supervisor – The Role:
The Housekeeping Department is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across all Abingdon Foundation sites. Cleaners’ overall objective is to clean designated areas of the School to the required standard.
Cleaning Supervisor – Key Responsibilities Include:
- Carry out cleaning duties across pupil bedrooms, common rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, communal areas, staircases, teaching areas, off-site school property and the Sports Centre, including deep cleans at term changes and after maintenance works
- Supervise cleaning staff in a designated area, provide feedback, and support the Head of Housekeeping in maintaining standards and a positive working environment
- Implement and monitor work schedules, coordinate cover for absences and special events (including evenings and weekends), and propose operational improvements
- Log and report accidents, sickness, absence and incidents; identify staff training needs and support staff with IT and online training access
- Manage ordering, auditing and stock control of cleaning materials and equipment, ensuring cleaning cupboards meet the required standard and reporting maintenance defects to the helpdesk
Cleaning Supervisor – You:
- Experienced in general cleaning duties, with strong attention to detail and awareness of health and safety standards
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and work independently or as part of a team
- Strong communication skills, able to follow instructions, guide staff, and listen to feedback
- Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding, valuing the perspectives and needs of others
- Basic IT proficiency and willingness to undertake additional training as required
- Understanding of the importance of customer service and maintaining high standards in all aspects of work
Cleaning Supervisor - Benefits:
- Pro-rated paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks
- Competitive pension schemes
- Death in service
- Private health care scheme*
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice
- Free lunch during term-time
- Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times
- Discounted fitness classes
- Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes
- Cycle to work scheme
*Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.
Early applications are encouraged. We may make an appointment prior to the advertised closing or interview dates.
Closing date: Midday, Friday 29th May 2026
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
To submit your application for this Cleaning Supervisor opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now