School hygiene & cleaning jobs
Typical jobs we recruit for
- School Cleaners
- Hygiene Operatives
- Cleaning Technicians
- Cleaning Supervisors
Your next school facilities job starts here
Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning school facilities recruitment agency offering daily, temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent jobs across the UK.
While we do operate nationwide, we have a strong presence across the North West including Blackpool, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, the Wirral, Skelmersdale, Blackburn, Lancaster, Chorley, Leyland and Wigan.
Whether you’re a school cook looking for a permanent role, a tradesperson seeking a new career, or a cleaner looking for a short-term contract, we can find you the right opportunity.
How we support education professionals
Competitive daily rates of pay
Career advice, guidance and salary benchmarking
Exclusive access to school facilities jobs which you won’t find online
Dedicated education consultant to facilitate your career progression
Straightforward registration and compliance process
We represent you to schools and negotiate fairly on your behalf
Flexible job patterns to work around your circumstances
Fast, reliable payroll
Typical jobs we recruit for
School maintenance & repairs jobs
Typical jobs we recruit for
- School Caretakers
- Site Supervisors
- School Maintenance Person
- Painter and Decorators
School catering jobs
Typical jobs we recruit for
- School Cooks
- Catering Assistants
- Kitchen Supervisors
- Catering Managers
School administration jobs
Typical jobs we recruit for
- SIMS Administrators
- School Administrators
- Receptionists
- Finance Administrators
School business management jobs
Typical jobs we recruit for
- School Business Managers
- School Operations Managers
- School Bursars
- Office Managers
Who we work with
Mainstream schools
SEND schools, PRUs and alternative provision schools
EYFS and nurseries
Multi-academy trusts
Colleges and further education
Local authorities and councils
Meet the team
Emma Dobson
Managing Consultant
Education recruitment specialist for
School facilitiesSchool support staff are vital to the smooth operation of all education establishments and whether it’s a School Cleaner, Cook or SIMS Administrator, I’m on hand to ensure schools are linked with hard working professionals.
Seeing our school facilities team grow into the success it is today is one of my greatest career achievements so far. I’m proud to have established the team and set us apart as industry leaders.
Cameron Nicholls
Senior Consultant
Education recruitment specialist recruiting for
School facilitiesFor a school to run smoothly, those who work ‘behind the scenes’ are just as important as those in the classroom. It’s my privilege to help schools with the recruitment of reliable and hard working facilities staff.
At Spencer Clarke Group we always find time to celebrate personal and professional wins. A highlight for me has to be being named our Culture Champion, not once but twice, for my commitment to fundraising outside of work.
Skye Harrison
Associate Consultant
Education recruitment specialist for
School facilities and SEND staffIt fills me with pride to see a school thriving thanks to the hard working facilities staff who operate behind the scenes. I also specialise in SEND recruitment, matching SEND schools across Lancashire with outstanding educators.
Prior to my career in recruitment, I worked as a Teaching Assistant alongside students from reception to Year 6. I loved the variety of age groups and it definitely opened my eyes to the determination and dedication required to work in education.
FAQs
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We recruit for a wide range of school facilities roles, supporting daily, temporary, temp-perm and permanent staffing needs across a number of education settings.
Our typical placements cover catering, cleaning, maintenance & repairs, administration and business management. If you’re searching for your next opportunity, upload your CV to get the ball rolling today.
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We supply staff into a number of school settings, including:
Mainstream schools
SEND schools, PRUs and alternative provision schools
EYFS and nurseries
Multi-academy trusts
Colleges and further education
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No. Registering with Spencer Clarke Group is free. The only payment which you may need to make is for a DBS check. The fee for this is charged by the DBS.
However, if you currently have a valid DBS disclosure and are registered with the update service, we may be able to accept this without having to run a new check.
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Before you can start work, you will need to register with us and provide all the relevant documentation. As soon as your file is clear with the DBS and we have verified ID and references, you could be working the next day.
It all depends on how quickly we can obtain your references and await a DBS. We always ask candidates to be as proactive as they can, chasing references and sending all documents in order to help speed up the process.
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As long as we have received a signed and approved timesheet for work completed, we will process funds for payment on a weekly basis.
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If you’ve never worked for a recruitment agency before, it’s probably best to give us a call on 01772 954200 and ask for the education team. They will walk you through the whole process. Alternatively, upload your CV and one of our team will contact you if any suitable opportunities arise.
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Absolutely not. You will always have full control of where your CV is sent. We will present job opportunities to you and you can advise if you would like your CV to be submitted.
Testimonials
School Site Manager
"My experience with Spencer Clarke Group has been outstanding. They are always approachable and willing to help and whenever I spoke to someone, they had excellent training and knowledge.
I would like to give a special shout out to Emma Dobson who was absolutely magnificent.
She is so good at her job that within weeks I felt that I had made a new friend who looked after me and was always at hand. I really could wax lyrical all day about Emma's professionalism and dedication."
I really could wax lyrical all day about Emma's professionalism and dedication.
Caretaker
"Fantastic company, I was dubious at first but honestly trusting your own instincts is what I've learned here.
Emma Dobson and Kimara King-Hart from compliance are two excellent employees of Spencer Clarke Group.
They couldn't have helped me any more than I asked of them. Totally efficient, very trustworthy and to be honest two wonderful people to boot."
Totally efficient, very trustworthy and to be honest two wonderful people to boot.
Cleaner
"Cameron Nicholls from Spencer Clarke Group is absolutely brilliant. He kept me updated and found me a great placement.
I had a really positive experience and would recommend Spencer Clarke Group to anyone looking for a recruitment agency."
I had a really positive experience and would recommend Spencer Clarke Group to anyone looking for a recruitment agency.
School Business Manager
"What a wonderful supportive company that goes out of their way to offer help and guidance throughout the hiring process! Emma Dobson and Kimara King-Hart were particularly helpful with myself.
I cannot thank them enough. I absolutely love my new position and wouldn’t be there without you helping along the way!"
What a wonderful supportive company that goes out of their way to offer help and guidance throughout the hiring process!
Caretaker
"My whole employment experience from start to finish was taken seriously, professionally and they are extremely efficient with communication and making me feel welcome.
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for work to use Spencer Clarke Group."
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for work to use Spencer Clarke Group.
Caretaker
"Spencer Clarke Group is a superb agency that welcomed me with immense friendliness and professionalism, especially from Emma Dobson.
Her drive is of a very high standard and she quickly found me a job at an amazing high school, with strong promise for a long term contract.
I highly recommend this agency to anyone, you will not be met with disappointment!"
Her drive is of a very high standard and she quickly found me a job at an amazing high school, with strong promise for a long term contract.
School Cleaner
"Since l applied to Spencer Clarke Group it's been amazing. I'm close to getting the permanent job, fingers crossed and it's all thanks to Emma Dobson for placing me in this job.
She's been a wonderful person whilst guiding me. She supported me during this process and I couldn't have been happier with her help."
I'm close to getting the permanent job, fingers crossed and it's all thanks to Emma Dobson for placing me in this job.
Administrator
"I got my placement within a few weeks after my interview. Emma Dobson, who is in charge of my placement, couldn't be more helpful, diligent and professional.
I appreciated her approach to call me and text before and after my interviews which showed me both interest and care."
I appreciated her approach to call me and text before and after my interviews which showed me both interest and care.
School Cleaner
"I joined Spencer Clarke Group and within a couple of weeks of security checks I have started work.
I must say a big thank you to Emma Dobson who has been looking after my work placement and has done a fantastic job in finding me work. I couldn't be happier!"
I must say a big thank you to Emma Dobson who has been looking after my work placement and has done a fantastic job in finding me work.
Insights
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