Housekeeper

Embley; Romsey; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Cycle to Work

Fees discount

Job summary

Embley is a leading independent day and boarding school near Romsey, Hampshire, seeking a part-time housekeeping operative. The role covers 6 hours daily from 05:00 to 11:30, Monday to Friday, year-round with flexibility during school holidays.

You will help maintain a clean, welcoming environment for staff, pupils and visitors. The successful candidate will be hardworking with attention to detail and able to stay positive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleaning for the school's inside areas.
• Implement cleaning routines within allocated area and assist team members as required.
• Remain hardworking with attention to detail and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Liaise with the Head Housekeeper and other school departments as needed.
• Work 6 hours per day, 05:00–11:30, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year with flexible hours in school holidays.

Job description

Embley is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–18 on the edge of the New Forest, near Romsey in Hampshire.We believe that every child is unique and deserves the recognition of that as they grow. We are academically ambitious for our children and motivate them to achieve their personal best. We encourage an appropriate belief in oneself while being mindful that the world does not end at the tip of one’s nose and that happiness in life is through success in enriching the lives of others.The school occupies the home of Florence Nightingale and our 130 acres of parkland provide a calm and beautiful space in which to work and enable pupils to learn, play, compete and achieve.We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Embley is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

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 6 hours per day 05:00 to 11:30 Monday to Friday. The post is therefore part-time, 52 weeks per year with the ability to be flexible about when hours are undertaken during the school holidays. Benefits include:

Free lunches during term time

A Cycle to Work scheme

A discount on fees for children at the school

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