Location: Brantridge School, Staplefield, West Sussex
Contract Type: Term-time
Working Pattern: 2:45pm – 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday, 1:45pm – 5:00pm, Friday
Salary: R1, Scale points 1-6, £23,746 - £25,312. Pro rata £9, £9783.69
Start Date: October 2025
Brantridge School is a nurturing and inclusive special needs school dedicated to supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning difficulties. Located in the beautiful Sussex countryside, we are proud to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for pupils and staff alike.
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and proactive Facilities Domestic Cleaner to join our friendly site team. You will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the school, ensuring hygiene standards are consistently high for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Duties include:
• General cleaning of classrooms, therapy rooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and communal areas
• Restocking supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Safe use of cleaning products and equipment, in line with COSHH regulations
• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues promptly
• Adhering to safeguarding and confidentiality procedures at all times
We're looking for someone who:
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is punctual, dependable, and trustworthy
• Has previous cleaning experience (desirable but not essential)
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a school setting
• Is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people
Rewards & Benefits:
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• On-the-job training and development opportunities
• Access to staff wellbeing support
• Local Government Pension Scheme (if applicable)
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Membership to Discounts for Teachers
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.
Our Trust
Brantridge School, is part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.