Overview
and Responsibilities
School Cleaner – Part Time
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: £. to £. p/hr depending on skills and experience
Hours: hours per week term time only working Monday to Friday either afternoons 2pm-4pm or mornings 7.am – 9.am.
The Aurora Woodlands School is a 'Good' rated innovative provider of education and care, supporting students aged - with complex needs typically related to Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism and other conditions.
We’re currently looking for a Part Time Cleaner working Monday - Friday, term time only.
The Role:
Proving a cleaning service for the school across all types of rooms, including offices, classrooms, laboratories, halls, corridors, and toilets.
Key Duties:
1. Duties to include the following:
2. Vacuum cleaning floors.
3. Spot cleaning of spillages.
4. Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and polishing door glass.
5. Emptying and cleaning bins (daily).
6. Cleaning toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounds.
7. Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces.
8. Wiping, dusting, cobweb removal, polishing.
9. Replenishing janitorial supplies in toilets, etc (daily).
10. Undertake deep clean as and when required.
11. Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work and ensure the building is secure on exit.
12. Such other duties as may be allocated from time to time.
Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
13. Some knowledge of Health and Safety Regulation in regards to cleaning equipment and cleaning materials.
14. Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.
15. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
16. Ability to prioritise work and be flexible.
17. Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties.
What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
18. Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
19. Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
20. Enhanced Annual Leave
21. Company Sick Pay
22. Enhanced Pension
23. Life Assurance
/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
24. Freephone counselling (available /7)
25. Online tools and resources
️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at