Domestic Assistant - #195124

Contract Type: Term-time Only

Working Pattern: 16.25hrs per week; 2:45pm – 6:00pm Monday to Thursday, 1:45pm – 5:00pm Friday.

Salary: Grade S1, OHCAT London Fringe Business Support Scale, FTE £24,983 - £26,129 p/a, Actual Salary: £9,656.53 - £10,099.48 p/a

Start Date: 01/09/2026

About Us:

Brantridge School is a nurturing and inclusive special needs school dedicated to supporting students from 6–11 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning difficulties. Located in the beautiful Sussex countryside, we are proud to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for pupils and staff alike.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and proactive Facilities Domestic Cleaner to join our friendly site team. You will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the school, ensuring hygiene standards are consistently high for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Duties include:

• General cleaning of classrooms, therapy rooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and communal areas

• Restocking supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper

• Safe use of cleaning products and equipment, in line with COSHH regulations

• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues promptly

• Adhering to safeguarding and confidentiality procedures at all times

We’re looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail

• Can work independently and as part of a team

• Is punctual, dependable, and trustworthy

• Has previous cleaning experience (desirable but not essential)

• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a school setting

• Is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people

Rewards & Benefits:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment

• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)

• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and Free Virtual GP Appointments

• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)

• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Our Trust:

Brantridge School is part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust. Find out what makes OHC&AT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to learn more about opportunities across the Trust and the difference our staff make every day.

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider, we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be part of OHC&AT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with Abby Leahy-Traynor directly.

Closing Date: Thursday 6th August 2026

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.