School Cleaner

Optionsautism; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a School Cleaner for Crookhey Hall School in Lancaster. This 16-hour-per-week, term-time role offers a permanent contract and a chance to contribute to a clean learning environment.

The position requires a full UK driving licence and commitment to safeguarding students. Start date is November 2026, with duties across classrooms, offices and communal spaces.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required.
• Experience in school or healthcare cleaning desirable but not essential.
• Term-time only option; start date November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal areas.
• Carry out daily cleaning duties and periodic deep cleans as required.
• Safely using and storing cleaning equipment in line with health and safety procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and report replenishment needs.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety or health concerns.
• Collaborate with Site Manager and school team to maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Independent working

Safeguarding awareness

Education

No formal qualifications needed

Tools

Cleaning equipment handling

Job description

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School Cleaner

Crookhey Hall School

• Lancaster
• Permanent

Salary: £9,847.68 per annum

Hours: 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance.

Job Title: School Cleaner
Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours: 16 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota: Monday to Thursday 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Friday 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Salary: £9,847.68 per annum (£13.80 per hour, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

This is more than just a cleaning role. Every day, you'll help ensure our school is a place where students can learn, grow and thrive. From preparing classrooms ready for learning to maintaining clean and hygienic communal spaces, your work will have a visible impact across the school community.

Working just 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time , this permanent role offers regular hours, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal areas.
• Carrying out daily cleaning duties and periodic deep cleans as required.
• Safely using and storing cleaning equipment and materials in line with health and safety procedures.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting any replenishment needs.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance, security or health and safety concerns.
• Working closely with the Site Manager and wider school team to ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Who We’re Looking For

• Takes pride in their work and has a great eye for detail.
• Is reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Has a positive, proactive and flexible approach.
• Understands the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of students.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable, particularly within a school, healthcare or similar environment, but it's not essential. If you're hardworking, dependable and take pride in creating clean, safe spaces, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Crookhey Hall Schoolis a Social andEmotionalMental Health(SEMH)School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. Weprovide young peoplewith an educational experience that will not only extend theiracademicandvocationalsocial 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 student’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 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.

• 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.

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