Cleaner

Outcomes First Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Vista Benefits Platform

Health & life insurance

UK & international discounts

Cycle to Work & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Abbey Gardens is a brand-new specialist school, part of Acorn Education, supporting young people aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. Opened in June 2026, we provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive.

Our personalised curriculum builds on the National Curriculum while being adapted to individual needs, strengths and aspirations. We combine academic learning with personal development, helping students build confidence and resilience.

Qualifications

• Reliable, trustworthy and takes pride in doing a job well.
• Positive attitude and good eye for detail.
• Can work confidently on their own as well as part of a team.
• Able to follow instructions and established cleaning routines.
• Flexible and willing to help with different tasks when required.
• Committed to maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Previous cleaning experience would be helpful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning across classrooms, communal areas and other parts of the school.
• Clean floors, surfaces, fixtures, fittings and internal areas to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent levels of hygiene in toilets, changing areas and sanitary facilities.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
• Replenish essential supplies including soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
• Keep cleaning equipment and materials clean, organised and stored safely.
• Complete occasional deep-cleaning and additional cleaning tasks when required.
• Work alongside the wider Site and Facilities Team to ensure the school remains clean, safe and welcoming.

Skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow instructions

Flexible

Committed to cleanliness

Job description

Looking for a role where your work has a real impact? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our team and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children and vulnerable adults. Your work will play a vital role in supporting their wellbeing, comfort and day-to-day experience. As part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll take pride in maintaining high standards across our setting, ensuring that learning and living spaces are clean, hygienic and ready for each day. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is hardworking, dependable and committed to making a positive difference behind the scenes.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning across classrooms, communal areas and other parts of the school.
• Clean floors, surfaces, fixtures, fittings and internal areas to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent levels of hygiene in toilets, changing areas and sanitary facilities.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
• Replenish essential supplies including soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
• Keep cleaning equipment and materials clean, organised and stored safely.
• Complete occasional deep-cleaning and additional cleaning tasks when required.
• Work alongside the wider Site and Facilities Team to ensure the school remains clean, safe and welcoming.

We're looking for someone who

• Is reliable, trustworthy and takes pride in doing a job well.
• Has a positive attitude and a good eye for detail.
• Can work confidently on their own as well as part of a team.
• Is able to follow instructions and established cleaning routines.
• Is flexible and willing to help with different tasks when required.
• Is committed to maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Previous cleaning experience would be helpful, but it isn't essential. If you have the right attitude and a commitment to high standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Abbey Gardens is a brand-new specialist school, part of Acorn Education, supporting young people aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. Opened in June 2026, we provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive. Our personalised curriculum builds on the National Curriculum while being adapted to each student's individual needs, strengths and aspirations. We combine academic learning with personal development, helping students build confidence, resilience, independence and essential life skills. As the school grows, our curriculum will remain relevant, engaging and purposeful, with Key Stage 3 and 4 pathways offering recognised accreditation wherever possible. Our aim is simple: to help every young person overcome barriers, experience success and build a positive future. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students 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), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support