Domestic Team Leader

Description:

Domestic Team Leader

Location: Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QE

Salary: £26,262.80 per annum (actual)

Hours: Part-time, six days per week (Monday – Saturday or Sunday – Friday), 6:00am – 12:30pm, 52 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Uppingham School is looking for a friendly, motivated, and reliable Domestic Team Leader to join our welcoming Domestic Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in creating a clean, safe, and inviting environment for pupils, staff, and visitors across our academic buildings.

The Role

Working closely with the Assistant Cleaning Manager, you will lead and support a team of Domestic Cleaners, helping to ensure the highest standards are maintained throughout the School. Your responsibilities will include planning cleaning schedules, carrying out quality checks, managing cleaning supplies, and supporting the recruitment, training, and development of team members. Most importantly, you will inspire and motivate your team, leading by example and fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.

The position requires working six days per week, either on a Monday to Saturday or Sunday to Friday schedule, from 6:00am to 12:30pm, throughout the year (52 weeks per annum).

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with previous cleaning and supervisory experience, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to organise and prioritise effectively. You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering an excellent service. A proactive, approachable, and professional manner is essential, as you will work closely with colleagues and interact with pupils, parents, and visitors as part of the wider school community.

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards, enjoy leading a team, and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

Free Westfield Healthcare

Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)

Free staff lunches in term-time

School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)

Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Free annual flu jabs

Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer

Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

Favourable rates and terms with local nursery

Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances

Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff

If you are a natural leader with a passion for teamwork and take real pride in maintaining highest standards, then we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions.

Safeguarding

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

Uppingham School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Uppingham School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

You may have experience in the following: Domestic Team Leader, Cleaning Team Leader, Cleaning Supervisor, Domestic Supervisor, Housekeeping Team Leader, Housekeeping Supervisor, Cleaning Manager, Domestic Services Supervisor, Lead Cleaner, Facilities Team Leader, etc