School Cleaner

Full Job Description

Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!

Job Title:  School Cleaner
Location:   Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB
Hours:  20 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  £11,819.00 per annum (£13.25 p/h, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

As a School Cleaner, you will play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across designated areas of the school each day, helping to ensure the school remains a healthy and pleasant place to learn and work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning duties across assigned areas, ensuring all tasks meet required hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Follow all Health & Safety guidelines to ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, washing, and polishing of surfaces such as floors, walls, and tables.
• Empty and clean bins, safely removing waste to the designated collection area and separating recycling where required.
• Clean and restock toilet and washroom facilities, ensuring essential supplies such as soap and toilet rolls are replenished.
• Participate in scheduled deep cleaning activities, which may include cleaning skirting boards, walls, and internal or external door glass.
• Use cleaning materials correctly, economically, and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and COSHH regulations, reporting low stock levels to the Line Manager.
• Ensure windows and doors are closed and lights are turned off where appropriate after cleaning.
• Report any damage, defects, or potential safety or security concerns—such as broken windows—to the Line Manager promptly.
• Maintain consistency in delivering all cleaning duties to the frequency and standards set out by the school.

Accountability

The School Cleaner is directly responsible to the Facilities Manager, Headteacher, and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

You will be expected to:

• Carry out all duties detailed in your job description and associated task lists.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
• Adhere to the school’s dress code, policies, and procedures.
• Complete any required paperwork promptly and accurately.

About Us

Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH.

Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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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