Domestic Assistant

EDT; Rochester; On-site; GBP 5,900 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Guidance from Housekeeper

Term-time hours

Monthly salary payments

Overtime for August deep clean

Job summary

St. Andrew’s School is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join the team as a Domestic Assistant. The role is permanent, part-time (10 hours per week during term time), with work in the evenings from 5 to 7pm.

The position offers a supportive environment and progression within the school’s cleaning team. Working days are Monday to Friday during term time, with monthly salary paid across the full year and overtime for a late August deep clean.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Able to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties are assigned on a rota basis by the Housekeeper and may vary according to the school’s needs.
• Term-time only hours (37.2 weeks per year) with overtime paid for late August deep clean
• Monthly salary payments across the full year

Skills

Punctual

Reliable

Flexible

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy to start ASAP

Domestic Assistant

Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only, 10 hours per week, 5 - 7pm

FTE 24691.00 (actual £5,926.16) (based on an hourly rate of £13.53)

St. Andrew’s School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our friendly and professional cleaning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming environment where high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are valued and maintained.

What We’re Looking For:

• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable and takes a pride in their work
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Friendly, approachable, and a good team player
• Able to communicate effectively

Experience is welcome, but not essential — the right attitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

What We Offer:

• A supportive working environment within a small, friendly team
• Guidance from an experienced Housekeeper
• Term-time only hours (37.2 weeks per year: term time plus 6 days)
• Monthly salary payments across the full year
• Overtime paid for additional 2-week deep clean in late August

Cleaning duties are assigned on a rota basis by the Housekeeper and may vary according to the school’s needs.

A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description on our website.

Key Information:

• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Contract: Term-time only + additional August deep clean (paid overtime)
• Start Date: To be confirmed

We review applications as they arrive and will schedule interviews on a rolling basis.

Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

St. Andrew’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS Check).

Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.