Job description

Are you looking for a new part-time job? Are you hard-working and organised? This could be the job for you!

We are currently looking for a hard-working Housekeeper to join our school in Welwyn.

About Sherrardswood School

Sherrardswood is a small and friendly, co-educational school with an outstanding reputation for first-class care and education for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years.

Excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allow our pupils and staff to flourish. Our small class sizes mean that our teachers really know pupils as individuals and can provide tailored support to maximise achievement.

We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. Whether you are fully trained or seeking further qualifications, we have plenty of opportunities for you to broaden your skill set and reach your career goals.

About the Position

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Working Hours: 3:30pm – 7:30pm Monday to Friday Term Time plus 4 extra weeks deep cleaning during Summer and Easter holidays

Salary: £10.50 per hour

Benefits: Wellness Programme, Company Pension, Company Life Assurance (3 x Annual Salary), Free On-site Parking, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), Referral Scheme

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The successful candidate will be required to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene for staff and pupils are maintained throughout the School.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Daily cleaning in line with work schedules as set out by the Headteacher
• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, moping, dusting, polishing, and vacuuming clean designated areas to the required standard
• Ensuring the various dispensers including toilet roll and paper towels are checked and topped up daily
• Handling chemicals and cleaning equipment carefully. Use all cleaning materials and equipment according to the task they are intended for and in accordance with the school Health and Safety policies and COSHH data sheets
• Following agreed risk assessment when required, for example moving furniture etc.
• Adhering to school and legal regulations regarding health, safety, fire and accident reporting
• Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude. Confident, hardworking, and conscientious, and always promote good practice
• A good level of physical fitness, including the ability to lift and carry equipment from place to place
• A pleasant and friendly manner
• Basic skills relating to cleaning and maintaining a safe environment.

If this sounds like the job for you then APPLY TODAY!

Once you have submitted your application, we will send you an application form to complete or you can download an application form on our website https://www.sherrardswood.co.uk/working-at-sherrardswood

To find out more about this role, please contact the school directly or email [email protected] along with your CV.

Sherrardswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Welwyn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person