School Cleaner

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a registered charitable trust supporting children and young adults with severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities. Our inclusive community includes a special school, college, children’s home and adult supported living home. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for our students aged 5-19, many of whom display challenging behaviours. We value resilience, compassion and teamwork, and candidates should possess emotional, physical and mental resilience.

Why join us?

• Competitive Incentives: £1,000 retention bonus (£250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year and £500 after 18 months)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Life Insurance, Medical Cashplan, free hot lunch during term time and ample free parking.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Annual performance reviews, CPD training, induction programme, mentoring and support networks.
• Wellbeing Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Service, Mental Health First Aid and Occupational Health
• Scenic Location: Work on a stunning 23-acre site at the edge of the Surrey Hills

About the role

As a General Assistant (Cleaning), you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment across our site. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out a variety of practical cleaning tasks across offices, classrooms, washrooms and residential areas.
• Managing stock of cleaning supplies and handling chemical safely.
• Responding promptly to spills and incidents
• Completing deep cleaning in line with schedules and specifications
• Supporting laundry, waste and recycling tasks
• Assisting with general estates and facilities duties as part of the wider team.

What we’re looking for

You will be physically, mentally and emotionally resilient, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Due to our semi-rural location, own transport is preferred. Training & Commitment: All successful applicants will take part in Team Teach positive behaviour support training during induction – a vital part of our approach to supporting our students. By joining us, you will become a key worker committed to making a meaningful impact.

Application details

Application deadline: Monday 1st June, 2026. Please note: we may interview suitable candidates as applications are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Unfortunately, we can only accept applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Only applications made using our application form will be considered for shortlisting for interview. More information about the role and our safer recruitment guidelines are available on the recruitment pages of our website: https://st-josephscranleigh.surrey.sch.uk/