School Cleaner
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 288488FAJ |
Summary
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Are you an innovative School Cleaner committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?
We are excited to announce the opening of two brand-new Options Autism schools in County Durham, designed to provide exceptional education and support for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism.
Strawberry Lane School, also located in Durham, which accommodates 60 pupils aged 11 to 19 years.
Job Title: School Cleaner
Location: Strawberry Lane School - Durham, DH6 5BE
Salary: £12.50 per Hour
Hours: 15 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent ,Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate School Cleaner to contribute to the growth and success of our new school Strawberry Lane. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Facilities Manager, Office Manager, or Headteacher.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Working as part of the Site team, carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties
Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, floors, walls and internal woodwork in accordance with the cleaning schedule
Clean toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas
Undertake special cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises
Collect and dispose of waste in appropriate manner
Refill and replace consumables
Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies
Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions
Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements using the electronic reporting system
If you want a phone call with the headteacher for further information please email Ellie.Sharples@ofgl.co.uk
Why join Options Autism?
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Are you an innovative School Cleaner committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?
We are excited to announce the opening of two brand-new Options Autism schools in County Durham, designed to provide exceptional education and support for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism.
Strawberry Lane School, also located in Durham, which accommodates 60 pupils aged 11 to 19 years.
Job Title: School Cleaner
Location: Strawberry Lane School - Durham, DH6 5BE
Salary: £12.50 per Hour
Hours: 15 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent ,Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate School Cleaner to contribute to the growth and success of our new school Strawberry Lane. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Facilities Manager, Office Manager, or Headteacher.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Working as part of the Site team, carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties
Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, floors, walls and internal woodwork in accordance with the cleaning schedule
Clean toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas
Undertake special cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises
Collect and dispose of waste in appropriate manner
Refill and replace consumables
Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies
Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions
Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements using the electronic reporting system
If you want a phone call with the headteacher for further information please email Ellie.Sharples@ofgl.co.uk
Why join Options Autism?
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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