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We are excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Options Autism schools in County Durham, designed to provide exceptional education and support for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism.

Trimdon Hill School, located in Durham, will cater to 40 pupils aged 4 to 11 years and is set to open in June 2025. We are currently recruiting a dedicated School Cleaner to join the team and help shape the future of this school, with a start date in September 2025.

Job Role: School Cleaner

Salary:  £12.50 per Hour

Location: Durham, North East, TS29 6EY

Hours:  15 Hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: September 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

You will work as part of the facilities team under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, to deliver a first-class cleaning and janitorial service at Bricklehurst Manor School. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Facilities Manager, Office Manager, or Headteacher.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Working as part of the Site team, carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties

Clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, floors, walls and internal woodwork in accordance with the cleaning schedule

Clean toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas

Undertake special cleaning programmes during school closure or other designated periods in compliance with the specification for the premises

Collect and dispose of waste in appropriate manner

Refill and replace consumables

Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies

Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions

Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements using the electronic reporting system

If you want a phone call with the headteacher for further information please email (email address removed)

Why join Options Autism? 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

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