School Cleaner

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Are you an innovative School Cleaner committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are excited to announce the opening of two brand-new Options Autism schools in County Durham, designed to provide exceptional education and support for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism.

Job Title: School Cleaner

Location: Strawberry Lane School - Durham, DH6 5BE

Hours: 15 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: September 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

You will work as part of the facilities team under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, to deliver a first-class cleaning and janitorial service at Strawberry Lane School. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Facilities Manager, Office Manager, or Headteacher.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions
• Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements using the electronic reporting system

Why join Options Autism?

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

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
• 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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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.