School Cleaner

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  School Cleaner
Location:   Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours:  16 per week | Monday to Friday
Rota:  Monday to Thursday 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Friday 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Salary:  £9,455.20 per annum (£13.25 per hour, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: Sept 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces? Do you want a role where your work makes a real difference every single day?

At Crookhey Hall School, we're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic School Cleaner to join our friendly team. While your work may take place behind the scenes, it plays a vital role in ensuring our pupils and staff have a safe, clean and welcoming environment in which to learn, grow and thrive.

This is more than a cleaning role—it's an opportunity to become part of a caring school community where every member of staff contributes to improving the lives of children and young people.

Working alongside the Site Manager and wider school team, you'll help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the school, ensuring our facilities remain safe, hygienic and ready for each new day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal areas to a consistently high standard.
• Carry out scheduled daily cleaning duties, as well as occasional deep cleaning and one-off tasks when required.
• Ensure all areas of the school are clean, safe and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Safely use, store and handle cleaning equipment and materials in line with COSHH regulations.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report when stock needs replenishing.
• Identify and report maintenance, health and safety concerns promptly.
• Work flexibly to support school events and operational needs.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards while contributing to a positive school environment.
• Support the school's commitment to safeguarding by remaining vigilant and following all school policies and procedures

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• • Has previous cleaning experience, ideally within a school, healthcare or similar environment (although full training can be provided).
  • Has an understanding of safe cleaning practices and COSHH regulations.
  • Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
  • Is reliable, punctual and able to work independently using their own initiative.
  • Has excellent attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Works well as part of a supportive team.
  • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Holds a full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

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

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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