Domestic Assistant - Part Time

Gordon's School; West End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon's School is seeking a dedicated Cleaner/Housekeeper to join the Domestic Services team, helping to keep residential boarding houses, communal spaces and external cleaning areas clean, safe and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

The role runs 08:30 to 12:30, Monday to Friday (not term-time only). Please refer to the attached document for the full job description and person specification. Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Daily cleaning of corridors, communal spaces, bathrooms and lavatories.

Responsibilities

• Residential Boarding Houses, communal areas and outdoor cleaning areas kept clean, safe and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.
• Duties include daily cleaning of corridors, communal spaces, bathrooms, lavatories and other internal or external areas as required.

Job description

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Domestic Services Department at Gordon's School, one of the most successful boarding schools in England.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner / Housekeeper to become part of our vibrant, supportive, and hardworking Domestic Services team. This role plays an essential part in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and presentation that Gordon's School is known for.

As a valued member of our team, you will help ensure that Residential Boarding Houses, Communal areas and the wider school environment—including some outdoor cleaning areas - are kept clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Duties will include the daily cleaning of corridors, communal spaces, bathrooms, lavatories, and any other internal or external areas that require attention throughout the day.

We are looking for someone reliable, motivated, and ready to contribute to a positive working atmosphere. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

The hours are 08:30am to 12:30 pm Monday to Friday (NB this is not a term time only role)

Please see the attached document for the full job description and the person specification.

Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026

About Us

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England's finest non-selective schools, Gordon's has circa980students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form.In 2025, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 91%.The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 87%, with 70% of the grades A*-B. These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment

Massively over-subscribed, Gordon's size ensures that every student is well-known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

"This is an exceptionally good school."OFSTED

Gordon's School is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.