Housekeeper - Part Time (Term Time)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm. 17.5 hours per week, term time (39.4 weeks)

Salary: £12 per hour 

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Closing date: 9th September 2024

Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Job Overview 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Housekeeping Department. The ideal candidate will be flexible, enthusiastic and energetic, have the skills required to provide high standard of cleaning, with an excellent eye for detail.  Full training and induction will be given so you feel supported as you move into your role. 

Purpose of the job: 

To provide an efficient and thorough cleaning service to standards set by the Housekeeping Team Leader and/or Housekeeping Manager and undertake other non-cleaning duties in keeping with the role.   

Please see here for the full Job Description.

Stowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications
  •  Not applicable​
  • Not applicable 

Specialist Skills & Experience 

 

  • Able to physically carry out the tasks associated with cleaning, including bending, moderate lifting and carrying cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners. 

  • Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, including their safe use. COSHH 
  • Previous cleaning experience. 

Personal Skills 

  • Practical. 

  • Ability to manage time well. 

  • Conscientious. 

  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. 

  • Willingness to work with cleaning products and chemicals and wear appropriate protective clothing. 

  • Committed to a high quality of service. 

  • Good interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships. 

  • Awareness of the responsibilities of working in an environment with young people. 

  • Able to follow instructions as required 

  • Customer service experience 

  • Basic Health & Safety/fire awareness training 

To apply now , please download the application form for this job here. We look forward to recieving your application.