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Housekeeping Assistants

2 positions available

32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7am – 1:30pm all year. Some Saturdays when required during school term times (7am-11.30am) and 4 Saturdays/Sundays during summer school.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. We operate a large site with a variety of buildings. Our Housekeeping team is an important part of our operation, responsible for cleaning and maintaining our boarding houses, staff accommodation, classrooms, offices and other public areas.

We are looking for 2 organised Housekeeping Assistants to join our busy and friendly team. Ideally, we are looking for staff who have previous experience of working in a housekeeping/ cleaning role, but full training will be given. You will have excellent cleaning skills and will be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.

Main Duties

– To provide a clean and safe environment for pupils and staff through cleaning classrooms, accommodation and sports facilities daily.

– To conduct a thorough deep clean of dormitories/offices/classrooms during school holiday periods.

– To report all complaints, incidents or accidents, theft, loss or damage to Supervisors and take any necessary action on these if practicable and safe.

Benefits Include

Generous pension scheme – 9% employer contribution

Delicious free meals while on duty

Life insurance and critical illness cover

Discounted school fees

A supportive induction programme

Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

Modern gym and swimming pool facilities, for staff use at set times

A variety of social occasions throughout the year

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We will review applications upon receipt, so early applications are encouraged.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion