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Housekeeping Assistant (Term Time Only) Job Description & Person Specification 4pm-7pm, Monday – Friday (15hrs per week) May 2026
| Responsible to: | Catering & Housekeeping Manager |
| Line manages: | None |
| Job Overview | Maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness across all areas of the School, workingclosely with the Housekeeping Supervisor and wider Housekeeping team to ensure a safe,hygienic, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. |
| Duties andResponsibilities: | Clean all designated areas of the School to a consistently high standard, paying closeattention to detail (e.g., door plates, light switches, window ledges).Maintain washroom facilities to the highest level of cleanliness, reporting anydamage, faults, or blockages promptly.Use and dilute cleaning materials safely and correctly; replenish consumables suchas soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and bin liners.Collect and remove waste from work areas to designated collection points.Operate cleaning machinery in line with training and instructions, ensuringequipment is cleaned and maintained appropriately.Follow all security and confidentiality procedures at all times. Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials and notify the Housekeeping Supervisor ingood time for reordering.Interact politely and courteously with staff, students, parents, and visitors.Attend all required training sessions, including refresher and mandatory training. |
| Keys Skills &Knowledge: | Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience essential |
| PersonalCompetencies &Qualities: | Able to work effectively as part of a close-knit team and independently whenrequired.Able to listen carefully and follow instructions.Methodical, organised, and able to work efficiently with limited supervision.Flexible and adaptable, willing to undertake a variety of tasks and provide coverwithin the wider Domestic team.Committed to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others onsite.Willing to undertake safeguarding and other work-related training.Takes pride in work; diligent, thorough, and attentive to detail. |
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.
| Polite, courteous, and professional in al interactions. | |
| Commitment toSafeguarding andWelfare | The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. At al times theposition holder will:Help to safeguard the children's wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teachingprofession.Help to provide a safe environment in which the children can learn.Help to identify children who may be in need of extra support or who are suffering,or are likely to suffer, significant harm.Promptly raise any concerns to the Schoo's Designated Safeguarding Lead and workwith other services as needed.Attend the relevant child safeguarding training and other mandatory inductiontraining as required by the School. |
| Promoting theHealth, Safety andWellbeing ofPupils and Staff | At all times the position holder will:Maintain awareness of, and comply with, the School's H&S policy. Where appropriate, conduct and document risk assessments in their area ofresponsibility. |
| ProbationaryPeriod | This role is subject to a probationary period of 12 months from the start ofemployment, and may be extended at the School's discretion.Performance and suitability for continued employment will be reviewed throughoutthe probationary period. |