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Job Title: Domestic Cleaner
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Hours: 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 3pm - 7pm
Salary: £11,660 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Every great school starts with a safe, clean and welcoming environment—and that's where you come in.

We're looking for a dedicated Domestic Cleaner to join our friendly team and play a vital role in creating a space where children and young people can feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Your work will make a real difference every day, helping to ensure our classrooms and shared spaces are clean, comfortable and inspiring places to grow.

This is far more than a cleaning role. It's an opportunity to be part of a caring school community where every member of the team contributes to improving pupils' lives. If you take pride in delivering high standards, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we'd love to welcome you.

Please note:

• Term Time: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
• Employees are also required to work the equivalent of two weeks during school holiday periods.
• Holiday working dates will be agreed in advance and may involve longer shifts (for example 9:00am – 5:00pm) to complete contracted hours over fewer working days.

What you will be doing

• Take pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment where pupils and colleagues can thrive every day.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness across classrooms, offices, communal areas and other allocated spaces.
• Carry out a range of cleaning duties, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitising and waste disposal, ensuring every area is ready for learning.
• Follow cleaning schedules and health & safety procedures to deliver consistently high standards.
• Play a key role in promoting a healthy, safe and caring environment for children and young people.
• Identify and report any maintenance issues or health and safety concerns promptly to the Facilities Manager.

What you will bring

• Has previous cleaning experience within a school environment (essential)
• Holds a full UK driving licence (essential)
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness
• Is reliable, organised and able to work efficiently
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team
• Understands the importance of maintaining a safe environment for children and young people

About Us

Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.

Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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