Domestic

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Domestic
Location:  Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX
Hours:      10 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Monday - Thursday 3.30pm -5 .30pm, Friday 2.30pm- 4.30pm
Salary:      £6,239.74 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe and welcoming spaces? Do you enjoy being part of a supportive team where your work truly makes a difference every single day? If so, Waterloo Lodge School would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a dedicated, reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our friendly site team. Your role will help ensure our school remains a hygienic, safe and positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

What you will be doing

As a valued member of our cleaning team, you will:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across your designated area
• Carry out daily cleaning tasks including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and polishing
• Empty bins and manage waste responsibly, including recycling
• Clean and restock toilet areas
• Complete periodic Deep Cleans, including skirting boards, walls and internal glass
• Use cleaning materials safely and economically, following COSHH and manufacturer guidelines
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to your Line Manager
• Ensure windows, doors and lights are secured appropriately after cleaning

You’ll be responsible for your own area and expected to meet the cleaning frequencies and standards set by the school.

What you will bring

• GCSE or equivalent is required 
• Takes pride in their work and has great attention to detail
• Understands the importance of hygiene and safety
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is reliable, punctual and professional
• Follows procedures and uses cleaning materials safely

Experience in a cleaning role is helpful but not essential — a positive attitude matters most

About Us

Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

For over 19 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 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

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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