Housekeeper (Maternity Cover)

East Midlands Education Trust; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, part of the East Midlands Education Trust, is seeking a Housekeeper to provide maternity cover. The role is fixed-term, full-time (37 hours per week) with shifts 10:00–18:00 Monday-Thursday and 10:00–17:30 on Friday.

Applicants should be committed to high hygiene standards; prior school cleaning experience is not essential. A DBS check will be undertaken; you must be able to move furniture and be a good communicator working with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Previous housekeeping/cleaning experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity cover for the housekeeper role.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the school.
• Assist with moving furniture and setup as required by the team.
• Be a good communicator and supportive team member when unexpected tasks arise.

Skills

Good communication

Job description

Cleaning The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form Fixed Term Vacancy Reference: XALC8XQ_ Closes Nov 20, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Description

Housekeeper (Maternity cover)

Fixed-Term, Full-Time, 37 hours per week

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is seeking to appoint a Housekeeper to provide maternity cover.

The full time hours will be 10.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 10.00 am - 5.30 pm, Friday

South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first class education for all of our students.

Do you like variety, young people and working as part of a fantastic team? If the answer is yes then this role might be for you.

Previous experience in a school environment is not essential but a commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are. Previous experience in housekeeping or general cleaning would be an advantage but is not necessary.

You will need to demonstrate a commitment to working in a safe manner and be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This role involves a lot of walking around and the laying out and putting away of furniture, so you need to be physically able to meet those requirements.

Finally, you must be a good communicator, like working around young people and always willing to help your team when the unexpected happens.

We will train you in the specific aspects of the job you just need to bring a willingness to learn and have a friendly and approachable manner.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am at Friday 20th November 2026.

Interviews to be held shortly after closing date.

Documents

Supporting documents for this role

• Recruitment booklet Housekeeper (maternity cover) Nov 2026.pdf 501.2 KB Download