School Cleaner

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Job Title:  School Cleaner
Location:   Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours:  16 hours 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: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Looking for a role that fits around your life?

Join the team at Crookhey Hall School as a School Cleaner and make a real difference to the school community.

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our friendly and supportive team. With just 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time, this permanent role offers regular, predictable hours that can fit neatly around your life outside of work.

As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment where our pupils can learn, grow and thrive. Whether you’re preparing classrooms for the next school day or keeping shared spaces fresh and hygienic, you’ll see the impact of your work every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Keep classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal areas clean, hygienic and welcoming.
• Carry out routine cleaning alongside occasional deep-cleaning and additional tasks when required.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are used and stored safely in line with COSHH requirements.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and let the team know when stock needs replenishing.
• Identify and report any maintenance or health and safety concerns.
• Work alongside the Site Manager and wider team to maintain high standards across the school.
• Help create a safe and positive environment for our pupils, colleagues and visitors.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in creating clean, well-presented spaces.
• Is reliable, punctual and has excellent attention to detail.
• Can work independently while also being a positive member of the wider school team.
• Has a practical, flexible and can-do approach.
• Understands the importance of health, safety and safe cleaning practices.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.

Previous cleaning experience is welcomed, particularly within a school, healthcare or similar environment, but full training can be provided.

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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