Domestic Cleaner

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Domestic Cleaner

Location:         Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex

Salary:             Up to £20,000 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time Only plus 2 weeks.

UK applicants only.

We are looking for an experienced, outstanding Domestic Cleaner? to join our team at our new Acorn School - Bricklehurst Manor School located in Stonegate, East Sussex.

About the role

This job description sets out the main roles and responsibilities of a Cleaner. You will work alongside the Cleaning Supervisor and the cleaning team to deliver a first-class cleaning and janitorial service at Heath Farm School. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Cleaner will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Facilities Manager, School Business Manager, or Headteacher. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities: General

• Working as part of the Site team, carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties 
• Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, floors, walls and internal woodwork in accordance with the cleaning schedule
• Clean toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas 
• Undertake special cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises
• Collect and dispose of waste in appropriate manner
• Refill and replace consumables 
• Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies

About our school 

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Autism and other Complex needs. 

This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand new setting and make a difference to our pupils. 

Why join Acorn Education?  

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, 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.

*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.