Cleaning Supervisor

East Ayrshire; Galston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland seeks a Cleaning Supervisor for Galston Primary School. This is a part-time, permanent role requiring management of cleaning staff to achieve cleanliness standards. The position is 16 hours a week during term time, with an hourly rate of £13.90 to £14.49. Candidates must be members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. This role promotes diversity and inclusion within the workforce, encouraging applications from various community members.

Qualifications

• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme required.
• Ability to manage cleaning staff and ensure quality standards.
• Experience in stock control and operational policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct and document the cleaning staff at Galston Primary School.
• Ensure compliance with the Facilities & Property Management Service Plan.
• Maintain cleanliness as per contract specifications.

Job description

# Cleaning Supervisor (Term Time)Ref no:: EAY12046Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 19/01/2026Location:: Galston Primary School, Galston, KA4 8BGRate:: £13.90 - £14.49 per hourContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 16 hours per week## Job DescriptionTo be responsible for directing and documenting the cleaning staff within a location to ensure the standard of cleanliness is achieved as per the contract specification. To comply with all operational policies for stock control, equipment maintenance, quality control, on-site training, staff and wages control.In order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Facilities & Property Management Service Plan and the Community Plan## RequirementsThe duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.## ResponsibilitiesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mail’s go directly to your inbox - [e-mail].## The IndividualThis is a permanent part time post based within Galston Primary School.The hours of work are 16 hours per week to be worked as follows;Monday to Thursday: 3.30pm - 6.45pm & Friday: 3.30pm - 6.30pmThe hourly rate is between £13.90 - £14.49.This post is term time.East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.If you require further information, please contact [e-mail]## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement