housekeeper Letchworth, England
Job description
Part-time Housekeeper AM
The School
Founded in 1915, St Christopher School is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 3-
18. We have 535 pupils and 199 teaching and support staff. We have no school uniform and everyone is called
by their first name. We have no religious affiliation and welcome students and staff of all faiths and none.
Our Ethos
We treat our young people as individuals and aim for them to develop competence and resourcefulness, social
conscience and moral courage, the capacity for friendship and a true zest for life.
Job Outline
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-time Housekeeper working morning shifts reporting to the
Housekeeping Manager.
Main Purpose
To work as part of a busy housekeeping team to ensure that our classrooms, corridors, common areas, toilets,
office and other areas are kept clean.
General Duties
Keep classrooms, corridors, common areas, toilets, offices and any other areas designated clean and tidy,
ensuring the highest standards are achieved at all times.
To empty waste paper bins, sweep floors, vacuum carpets, dust, make beds as directed.
Ensure that floor areas are maintained to a high level including reporting anything which may cause problems
under Health and Safety.
To ensure that all students room areas are clean.
Maintain daily all bathroom and toilet areas to a clean and hygienic standard.
To assist in all before and end of term deep cleans.
To ensure that you are aware of all COSHH regulations relating to any product used and to comply with the
Personal Protective equipment at work regulations 1992.
Report any defects or breaches of health and Safety to the Housekeeping Manager immediately; follow up any
items, removing any broken items and replacing when required if possible.
To assist in other areas within the department and School as properly directed by the House Service Manger
from time to time.
To create a safe environment by ensuring that agreed codes of practice are adhered to and to comply in
particular with fire regulations in closing all fire doors after cleaning corridors.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be:
Hardworking and friendly
Flexible and adaptable to change when needed
Have good communication skills
Previous experience would be preferred
Hours of Work
Part-time hours, starting at 0600 to 0930 Monday to Friday, a total of 17.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per
academic year (term-time +)
Salary
£11.03 per hour
The Application Process
In order to apply for this post candidates are required to complete the St Christopher School Application Form,
which can be found on the School’s website (www.stchris.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/).
Completed applications should be sent, along with a letter of application outlining why you are applying for
the role and how your skill set matches our requirements to:
Human Resources Team
St Christopher School
Barrington Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JZ
Application Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 4 August 2023. We are happy to accept applications by email or post.
Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7 August 2023.
Early application is advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.
The School is committed to safeguarding children and has rigorous safer recruitment procedures in place.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be necessary for this post.
Child Protection
St Christopher 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 and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Data Protection
In the course of employment at the School, staff may have access to confidential information relating to
pupils and their families and are required to exercise due consideration in the way they use such
information. Staff should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the School’s interest. Information
which may be included in the category covers both the general business of the school and information
regarding specific individuals. A strict code of confidentiality must be adhered to at all times. The School is
registered under the Data Protection Act 1984 and staff must not at any time use the personal data held by
the school or disclose such data to a third person.
