Domestic 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: Domestic Assistant

Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY
Salary:     £8,864.25 per annum / £13.25 per hour (not pro rata)
Hours:     15 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 3:15pm to 6:15pm
Contract: Fixed Term  — ending December 2026
Start:        December 2025
UK applicants only — this role does not offer visa sponsorship

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Glebedale School, we believe every role has a purpose — and as our new Domestic Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the young people we support.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone reliable, friendly, and ready to roll up their sleeves. You’ll be part of our Facilities Team, helping to keep the school clean, tidy, and running smoothly. No two days are the same — from general daily cleaning to supporting special deep-cleaning projects during school holidays, your attention to detail will help create a space our students and staff are proud of.

While experience is a bonus, what matters most is your can-do attitude, trustworthiness, and willingness to get stuck in.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily cleaning tasks across classrooms, corridors, and shared areas
• Clean fixtures, fittings, floors, walls, and internal woodwork in line with cleaning schedules
• Maintain toilets, changing rooms, and other sanitary areas to high standards
• Help with deep-cleaning programmes during school closures or designated breaks
• Collect and dispose of waste safely and efficiently
• Refill and replace supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and hand towels
• Keep cleaning materials organised and stored securely

You’ll be joining a supportive, close-knit team where everyone’s contribution is valued — because we know a clean, safe school helps our young people feel calm, comfortable, and ready to learn.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A positive, dependable team player
• Someone who takes pride in their work and pays attention to the little things
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous cleaning experience is helpful — but not essential
• A friendly, respectful approach and willingness to learn

About us

Glebedale School is an independent special school providing education for boys and girls aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and other additional needs.

Our mission is to offer every pupil a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment that supports their individual development. We deliver a diverse and high-quality curriculum that is relevant to each learner and designed to prepare them for the next stage of their life.

With a strong focus on therapy, education and personal growth, we aim to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally so they can become confident and capable future citizens.

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, we support pupils from the Staffordshire and Cheshire areas.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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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