Cleaner / Maintenance Assistant

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Cleaner/Maintenance Assistant

Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7EL
Salary:     £13,000 per annum / £12.50 per hour (not pro rata)
Hours:     20 hours per week | Monday to Friday (exact hours TBC)
Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks
Start:       November 2025
UK Applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Are you someone who takes pride in creating safe, clean, and welcoming spaces? Do you enjoy a varied role where your work makes a real impact every day? 

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Cleaner / Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated community at Bricklehurst Manor School and help keep our environment spotless, safe, and fully operational.

About the Role

As a vital part of our Facilities Team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the entire school site. Your keen eye for detail and proactive approach will ensure our buildings, grounds, and equipment are always in tip-top shape—supporting a safe, inspiring environment where students and staff can thrive.

You’ll also provide valuable support in the school canteen, assisting with food preparation and serving when needed. Your work behind the scenes helps create a positive experience for everyone who steps through our doors!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Keep the School Sparkling: Deliver top-quality cleaning across all areas, promoting a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment
• Handle Equipment & Chemicals Safely: Use all materials responsibly and in line with COSHH and Health & Safety regulations, minimizing waste
• Support Maintenance Tasks: Assist the Facilities team with daily upkeep, repairs, refurbishment projects, and special tasks
• Canteen Assistance: Help with food prep, serving, and cleaning to support smooth catering operations when needed
• Safety First: Identify and report any hazards, damage, or safety concerns promptly, keeping everyone safe on site
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with staff, contractors, and visitors to maintain smooth operations and a positive atmosphere
• Be a Key Player: Contribute to the overall success of the school by embodying our values and delivering excellent service

Who We’re Looking For

• A proactive and reliable team player who takes pride in their work
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to health and safety standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team
• Willingness to support a variety of tasks, including cleaning, maintenance, and canteen duties
• A positive attitude and a passion for helping create an outstanding environment for children and staff alike
• Basic Food Hygiene desirable

At Bricklehurst Manor, you’ll be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team that values creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration. This isn’t just a Cleaning/Maintenance job — it’s a chance to help build something extraordinary from the ground up.

About the School

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new, co-educational SEMH school located in Wadhurst, East Sussex, for pupils aged 11–16. The school will cater for up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated additional needs.

This is a unique opportunity to join the school at its inception, helping to shape the culture, ethos, and learning environment. With small class sizes and a strong focus on personalised support, Bricklehurst Manor School provides a nurturing, inclusive setting where every pupil can build confidence, resilience, and achieve their full potential.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

Why join Acorn Education? 

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.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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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