Domestic Service Assistant

Gordons; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution located in Woking is seeking a Cleaner / Housekeeper to join the Domestic Services Department. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across Residential Boarding Houses and school areas, including lavatories. The ideal candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm, contributing to the school's high standards and commitment to safeguarding children. Applications are encouraged before the early closing date of October 13, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning tasks is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to adhere to cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean Residential Boarding Houses and school areas throughout the day.
• Maintain cleaning standards in accordance with school policies.
• Work as part of the Domestic Services Department team.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Cleaner / Housekeeper to join our Domestic Services Department as part of an energetic and diverse team. The main responsibility is to be part of a team cleaning the Residential Boarding Houses plus areas of the school, including lavatories that require cleaning throughout the day. The hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (NB this is not a term time only role).

Responsibilities

• Clean Residential Boarding Houses and areas of the school, including lavatories, throughout the day.
• Work as part of the Domestic Services Department team.
• Maintain cleaning standards across assigned areas in accordance with school policies.

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 circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form.

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.

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.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received; therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline. Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025.