Housekeeper (Headmaster's House)

Reading Blue Coat School; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious school is hiring a part-time Housekeeper for the Headmaster's residence, focusing on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and assisting with household tasks. The role offers flexible working hours, primarily on specified weekdays, in a supportive environment. Ideal for individuals with experience in residential cleaning and who are detail-oriented.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free meals

Staff discounts

Sports and leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements of the role.
• Experience in cleaning private homes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Day to day cleaning and general upkeep of the family home.
• Laundry and ironing for the family.
• Organise waste and recycling; report repairs.

Skills

Trustworthy

Conscientious

Organised

Attention to Detail

Job description

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The Role

We are seeking a part time Housekeeper to work solely to service the requirements of the Headmaster and his family at their large house located in a corner of the school campus. Normal working days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 3 hours per day (start and finish times are flexible but must be between 08:30 and 15:00); a total of 9 hours per week (all year round).

The Role

We are seeking a part time Housekeeper to work solely to service the requirements of the Headmaster and his family at their large house located in a corner of the school campus. Normal working days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 3 hours per day (start and finish times are flexible but must be between 08:30 and 15:00); a total of 9 hours per week (all year round).

As well as day to day cleaning and general upkeep of the family home, duties will also include making beds/changing linen; laundry and ironing for the family; periodical cleaning of appliances; organising waste and recycling; arranging dry cleaning; reporting repairs and monitoring cleaning supplies. Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness are key.

About You

Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, be trustworthy, conscientious, organised, show initiative, as well as confident in working without supervision. Knowledge and experience of cleaning in private homes and operating cleaning equipment and materials will be an advantage.

Our School

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What We Offer

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:

rbcs.org.uk/vacanciesor contact the HR department, Tel: [phone] email: included in vacancy pack and below.

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 30 June 2025.

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Part-time

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• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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