Cleaner

Ofg Education; Mendlesham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Pension

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a Cleaner at Abbey Gardens School, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SA. The role is 20 hours per week, 3pm–7pm, Monday to Friday, with permanent contract and term-time only. Salary £13.25 per hour (not pro rata). Start Oct 2026.

You will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff, working as part of the Site and Facilities Team to ensure classrooms and communal areas meet high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Reliable and proud to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to follow established cleaning routines.
• Willing to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning across classrooms and communal areas.
• Clean floors, surfaces, fixtures and fittings to high standards.
• Maintain hygiene in toilets and changing areas.
• Empty rubbish and dispose of waste safely.
• Replenish soap, towels and toilet tissue as needed.
• Keep cleaning equipment tidy and stored safely.
• Perform deep-cleaning tasks when required.
• Collaborate with Site and Facilities Team to keep the school welcoming.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Following instructions

Flexibility

Cleaning experience

Job description

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Cleaner Location: Abbey Gardens School, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SA Hours: 20 hours per week Monday to Friday 3pm - 7pm Salary: £13.25 per hour ( not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term time only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only no sponsorship available

About the Role

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.

About You

• 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.

About Us

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.

Why Join Us?

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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 . #1 WKCL1_UKTJ