Domestic Team Member

The Independent Schools Council; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

On-site gym

Riverside location

Job summary

Shiplake College is seeking a dedicated individual to sustain a safe, clean and well-maintained environment across the campus. You should be dependable, trustworthy and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities include cleaning day and boarding houses, offices, classrooms and meeting rooms, plus dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping. You will also take part in onsite laundry on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Clean day and boarding houses, offices, classrooms and meeting rooms; dust, sweep, vacuum and mop.
• Onsite laundry duties on a rota, including washing, drying and returning laundry to the right locations.

Job description

We’re looking for a dedicated individual whose role is focused on ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and clean environment is sustained throughout Shiplake College. You must be dependable and trustworthy, comfortable working independently as well as being part of a larger team. Whilst prior cleaning experience is not essential, it would be desirable as well as flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

If this sounds like you and you like sweet treats in the staff room, the idea of dogs around site and a calendar of staff socials then, please, read on.

Working collaboratively with our domestic team your responsibilities could include efficient and prompt cleaning of day and boarding houses, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, changing rooms and other areas of the College. This could include dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping. You will also work in our onsite laundry on a rota basis washing, drying and organising the return of laundry to the right location across the College.

Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.

Closing date: 10.00am on Friday 16 October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 19 October 2026

Early applications are welcomed, as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Co-educational day and boarding school for ages 11-18

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.