Private Accommodation Cleaner

Eton College; Windsor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution where you can take pride in maintaining cleanliness in beautiful historic buildings. This role involves varied cleaning tasks in a supportive team environment, ensuring the highest hygiene standards for students. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, you’ll play a vital role in the community. Enjoy comprehensive training, generous pension contributions, and access to excellent facilities while working in a warm, friendly atmosphere. If you have a positive attitude and a passion for cleanliness, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension - 11% employer contribution

Health & Wellbeing support

Comprehensive training

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted access to sports facilities

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred but not essential.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in the House Master's and Dame's accommodation.
• Attend training sessions and comply with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Housekeeping

Job description

Do you enjoy cleaning and take great pride in your work?

If so, come and work for Eton College and join like-minded colleagues within our friendly community. You’ll be busy, the role will be varied, and you’ll be working in the beautiful historic buildings within the College, providing a cleaning service in the House Master's and Dame's private accommodation, which is located across different floors, accessible by stairs.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team who ensure our premises are cleaned to the highest possible standards. You will understand the importance of hygiene and how your work impacts pupils who are away from home. All staff at Eton have a responsibility to act in the pupils’ best interests.

Two positions are available on a term-time basis, working the following shift patterns:

1. Monday 9.30-13.00
   Tuesday 9.30-13.00
   Thursday 9.30-12.30
   Friday 9.30-13.00
2. Monday 9.00-13.00
   Tuesday 9.00-12.00
   Thursday 9.00-11.00
   Friday 9.00-13.00

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but if you are keen to learn and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, we want to hear from you!

Eton College prides itself on a warm and friendly community where staff are valued and enjoy working in beautiful surroundings. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Pension - 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution)
• Unlimited access to Health & Wellbeing support for you and your family
• Comprehensive role-specific training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities
• Discounts at local retailers and many more

We may interview suitable candidates before the closing date, and the job may close early if many applications are received. We recommend submitting your application early to avoid missing out.

Main Duties

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning duties of House Master’s and Dame’s private accommodation (may include ironing), such as sweeping, vacuuming, laundry, polishing, dusting, and cleaning bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms, and shower areas.
• Answering the door in the House Master’s absence.
• Undertaking training in cleaning as directed.
• Attending meetings and training sessions as required.
• Any other duties reasonably requested.

All employees are also expected to:

• Understand safeguarding procedures, as all positions at Eton are ‘regulated activity’
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including completing training and reading updates
• Comply with confidentiality procedures and legislation
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion

The Ideal Candidate

If you:

• Take pride in your work and pay attention to detail
• Have experience in cleaning, serving, or housekeeping (not essential but preferred)
• Understand the impact of your work on pupils
• Have a flexible approach and positive attitude
• Enjoy teamwork and collaboration

Working Pattern:

• You will work 40.6 weeks per year, paid over 12 months
• You are entitled to 5.6 weeks of holiday

Eton College offers many benefits, including pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, maternity/paternity schemes, cycle scheme, subsidized lunches, and facility discounts.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for staff and pupils. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

If you have questions or need assistance with your application, contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. We also require willingness to undergo safeguarding checks, including DBS disclosures, as part of the employment process.