Overview

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering high standards of education and training. We offer a range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners and apprentices. As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley, we share a vision: “ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond.”

We are seeking a Site Cleaning Supervisor to join our Estates team, reporting to the Sites Estates Manager. You will lead and coordinate the site cleaning team, manage daily tasks, schedules and standards to ensure services are delivered efficiently and to the highest quality. You will monitor performance, support training and development, and ensure compliance with all statutory, health & safety and infection control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the site cleaning team; manage daily tasks, schedules and cleaning standards.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching and training, and ensure compliance with statutory, health & safety and infection control requirements.
• Ensure cleaning services are delivered efficiently and to a high standard; manage supplies and workload planning.

Qualifications / Experience

• Reliable, hands-on, detail focused with experience leading cleaning teams.
• Organised, safety-conscious and able to motivate staff while managing schedules and supplies.
• Strong communication, flexibility and a commitment to excellence.

Additional Information

The Cleaning Supervisor is the backbone of a spotless, safe environment. You should communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and stay flexible when priorities change. You will be expected to role-model high standards of cleaning, and contribute to continuous improvement within a supportive and motivated team.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (site dependent)
• Staff Discounts Package (retail discounts)
• Better Health at Work Scheme – award holder
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments
• Bike2Work Scheme

Schedule

37 hours a week, Monday-Friday; Flexible lunch breaks.

How to Apply & Other Details

If you have the necessary skills and would relish the opportunity to work with us, we would LOVE to hear from you.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: midnight 17th October 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the interview. Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. See filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro: https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/; Unlock: http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident employer.

Safeguarding is a priority for the group. We have policies and systems to make the group a safe place for learners and staff, including the Prevent Duty. For more information, please visit: https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website: https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/