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DOMESTIC ASSISTANT – APRIL 2026 Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions, and is still governed by the Society, although only a small number of pupils are from the Quaker tradition. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra- curricular opportunities. The Head is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads. We are looking to appoint a Domestic Assistant to work within the domestic department under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor and Facilities Manager. The Domestic Assistant will ensure a high standard of cleaning that is in accordance with school standards and specification. The role will include some lone working and the successful candidates will be required to work using their own initiative. The working hours for this role are Monday – Friday evenings for 4 hours per day. The hours can either be 16:00pm – 18:00pm or 16:30pm – 18:30pm. Hours worked during school holidays can be amended to work during the day, if required. In return we offer: • generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff • all food and refreshments during the working day • • • a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school • a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the free on-site parking flexible pension and health benefits main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York Salary: £12.71 per hour. Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026 at 9.00 a.m. We reserve the right to close the advert early. Interviews will be held the following week. Please visit the school's website for a full Job Description. We will only accept applications that are submitted on an application form. We cannot accept CV’s. To apply, please complete a Support Staff Application Form which can be downloaded from the school’s website or a copy collected from our main Reception. Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice is also available on our website. https://ackworthschool.com/working-for-us/ Applications should be sent to: jobs@ackworthschool.com Human Resources Ackworth School Pontefract Road Ackworth Pontefract WF7 7LT Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.