Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 19 January 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC3 24,740.74 to 25,885.80

Working Pattern: 20 Hours per week

Location: Foulford Primary School, Cowdenbeath

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

If you have an eye for attention to detail and enjoy cleaning and hold a Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate with Supervisory experience you could be perfect for this career.


Why not join one of our many teams within Schools in Cowdenbeath

.

FOULFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cleaning Supervisor - 20 hours per week Monday to Friday - as required between 3:00am to 8:00pm, 40-weeks per year

You will earn a competitive salary

of 24,740.74 to 25,855.80 pro-rata

and have access to a range of benefits, including:


13.79 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends. Pay is 4 weekly and annualised for 40-week contracts. Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland) Generous Holiday Allowance. Access to and support with a training opportunities and qualifications for the job. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail! This work is about ensuring staff and clients can return to a clean and safe environment every school. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference.


The post will also require supervising staff, providing training and guidance, following HR procedures to the appropriate level.


The successful candidate should hold The Cleaning Operatives Efficiency Certificate or equivalent and have some supervisory experience.

The Person

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post

Further Information

Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

Social Media

-

Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.

Alternative Formats

-

Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact:

Neil.Aitken@fife.gov.uk