Domestic Service Supervisor

Gordon's School; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon's School is seeking a reliable Domestic Service Supervisor to join our busy Domestic Services team. The role covers day-to-day cleaning across boarding houses and other buildings, supporting operations during term time and holiday lettings.

You will report to the Domestic Services Coordinator and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard in a well-organised manner. We are looking for an experienced supervisor who can lead a team, maintain excellent cleanliness, and work independently

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in cleaning or housekeeping.
• Delivering high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Positive, flexible approach and a strong work ethic.
• Committed to providing excellent service in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning duties across the School to a high standard.
• Coordinate with the Domestic Services Coordinator to ensure efficiency and organisation.
• Support operations across boarding houses and other buildings, including holiday lettings.

Skills

Team supervision

Cleanliness standards

Organised & proactive

Flexible & reliable

Service orientation

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and flexible Domestic Service Supervisor to join our busy Domestic Services team.

This varied role supports the smooth day-to-day running of the School by working across our boarding houses and other buildings, and supporting operations during term time as well as holiday lettings for external organisations.

As a Supervisor, you will report into, and work closely, with the Domestic Services Coordinator to ensure that all cleaning duties across the School are completed to a high standard, in an efficient and well-organised manner.

The successful candidate will play an important part in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience of supervising a team in a cleaning or housekeeping environment


• Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and presentation


• Is organised, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team


• Has a positive, flexible approach and a strong work ethic


• Is committed to providing excellent service in a school setting

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated team at the heart of a thriving school community.

Working hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
(Please note: this is a year-round position and not term-time only.)

For full details of the role and person specification, please refer to the attached job description

Closing date: Saturday 31st October

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.

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.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.