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Domestic Assistant

Ackworth School
Full-time
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Job Title

Date

Department

Reports to

Domestic Assistant

April 2026

Domestic & Facilities

Facilities Manager

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will work within the domestic department. The role includes working
flexibly and as part of a team. There are approximately 20 members of the domestic
team.

The working hours for the Domestic Assistant role are Monday – Friday evenings (4
hours per day). Hours during school holidays can be amended to day time shifts.
Additional  hours  may  be  required  during  busy  periods.  The  role  will  include  some
lone working and the successful candidate will be required to work using their own
initiative.

The Domestic Assistant will work under the direction of the Domestic Supervisor and
Facilities Manager. The postholder will ensure that cleaning is in accordance with
school standards and specification.

Departmental Information

The domestic team is responsible for ensuring a clean learning, working and living
environment for staff and students associated with Ackworth School.

Working  as  part  of  the  domestic  team  to  maintain  the  school,  you  will  assist  in
ensuring  the  efficient  running  of  the  school  inhouse  laundry  provision  by  assisting
with laundry and ironing when required.

In  addition  to  safeguarding,  mandatory  health  and  safety  training  applies  to  this
role including (but not limited to) COSHH, manual handling and working at height.
Training will be provided as part of the induction.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

•  Carry out allocated daily cleaning tasks to the school’s high standard.
•  Ensure good timekeeping.
•  Complete deep cleaning during the school holidays.
•  Report maintenance issues via the correct channels.
•  Ensure that all work is carried out safely in line with school policies and that

any accidents are reported immediately.

•  Attend any safeguarding and H&S training as required.

Person Specification

Essential Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Experience of working in a fast-paced
environment.

Experience of using your own initiative.

Experience in prioritising workload.

Awareness of COSHH regulations.

Awareness of health and hygiene
procedures.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge &
Skills

Previous experience of working in a
school environment.

NVQ1 in cleaning.

First Aid at Work.

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people. Ackworth school is an equal opportunities employer supporting
the principles od diversity, inclusion and equity. All staff and volunteers are therefore
expected to behave in such a way that supports these commitments