Housekeeper

United Learning; Romsey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

United Learning in Romsey seeks a Housekeeper to join our housekeeping team. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, with shifts 5:00–9:00. You will help maintain a high standard of cleanliness across school facilities and work closely with the Head Housekeeper.

The successful candidate should be hardworking, detail-oriented and able to stay positive under pressure while supporting other team members across departments.

Qualifications

• Role requires cleaning to a high standard.
• Ability to work as part of a housekeeping team.
• Attention to detail and positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Clean fabric, fittings and furniture to a high standard within the school.
• Maintain a daily cleaning routine across allocated area.
• Work with Head Housekeeper and other housekeeping staff to ensure coverage.
• Cover 4 hours per day from 05:00 to 09:00, 39 weeks per year with some flexibility during holidays.

Job description

Housekeeper

Job Title: Housekeeper

Reporting to: Head Housekeeper

Tenure:Part time- 20 hrs per week

Salary: £14.07 per hour

Start Date: January 2027

Application Deadline:27 November 2026

The Role

The core purpose of the housekeeping team is to ensure that the fabric, fittings and furniture of the inside of the school are cleaned to a high standard, thereby positively adding to the overall impression of the school for staff, parents, pupils and visitors alike. As part of the housekeeping team the successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for implementing this within their allocated area and helping other team members as required.

The successful candidate will be hardworking with an attention to detail. They will be able to maintain good humour and a positive attitude while working under pressure.

The key working relationship will be with other members of the housekeeping team and the Head Housekeeper. However, the job holder may have a day to day working relationship with all school departments.

The school operates a daily cleaning routine, and this role is to cover 4 hours per day 5.00am - 9.00am. The post is therefore part-time, 39 weeks per year with the ability to be flexible about when hours are undertaken during the school holidays.

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