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Job Title: School Cleaner
Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Salary: £9,455.20 per annum / £13.25 per hour (not pro rata)
Hours: 16 hours per week | Monday to Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Friday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a reliable and proactive School Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
This is a vital behind-the-scenes role where your attention to detail and dedication will directly contribute to the comfort and safety of our school community.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated School Cleaner to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across our premises. This vital role ensures a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will work closely with the Site Manager and school leadership to carry out scheduled and ad hoc cleaning duties efficiently, safely, and in line with school policies.
Key Responsibilities
* Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets, and communal areas
* Carry out additional or one-off cleaning tasks as required
* Work around the school schedule, adapting as needed for events or activities
* Safely use and store cleaning materials in line with COSHH regulations
* Monitor and report cleaning supply stock levels
* Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly
* Support the school’s safeguarding policies by maintaining vigilance in all areas
Who We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in cleaning, particularly in schools or similar environments
* Good understanding of COSHH and safe cleaning practices
* Ability to work independently, showing initiative and reliability
* High attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
* Punctual, dependable, and professional
* A team player with a positive attitude
* Committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
Join a professional and supportive team, contributing significantly to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Benefit from a term-time schedule that facilitates a balanced work-life commitment, and work within an organisation that values the contributions of all its staff members.
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.
We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress
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 Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista:
o Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
o Hundreds of UK and international discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o 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.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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.