Part time, permanent, 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm) during term time (35 weeks per annum) and some hours in the School holiday periods.
THE SCHOOL
Ipswich School has been listed as one of the top 100 schools in the country and is certainly one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We were established prior to 1399, although we moved to our present site in 1852. We are a co-educational school with just over 1000 pupils aged between 3 months and 18 years.
THE POST
We are looking for someone to join our team of boarding house cleaners. You will work on the Westwood site, but may from time to time be asked to work at Anglesea Heights or other School sites as required. You will be working part-time to ensure our boarding accommodation is kept clean and tidy and welcoming for pupils, parents, and visitors.
ACCOUNTABLE TO
You will be responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Resident House Parent and Housekeeper/Assistant House Parent when they are on duty. All boarding staff are ultimately responsible to the Head of Boarding.
RELATIONSHIPS
You will work under the direction of the Head of Boarding, Housekeeper, or Assistant House Parent on duty, to ensure the Boarding House is cleaned and maintained to a high standard. Duties include general cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas. You will also assist with laundry and bed making/changing.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following will give you a taste of the tasks and duties involved, you will:
* Maintain all areas of the boarding accommodation to a high standard of cleanliness.
* Assist in the delivery, collection, and sorting of laundry.
* Observe any damage or vandalism, which should be reported to the Head of Boarding or the House Parent/Housekeeper on duty.
* Ensure cleaning materials are used efficiently and effectively.
* Assist with the making of beds at the beginning of each term as directed.
* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work regulations.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
You will be required to ensure the safety of yourself and others in the work environment. To this end, protective clothing provided by the School must be worn.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
You will need to have a cheerful disposition and be well organised, efficient, and reliable. The position requires flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team in our boarding community.
ADDITIONAL HOURS
There may be the opportunity to work additional hours during the School’s holiday periods when residential holiday lettings and events are taking place.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
* The salary will be £9,442 per annum, including paid holiday as required by the Working Time Regulations.
* This is a permanent post (subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period).
* After 3 months’ service, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme.
* Free meals are provided in the School Dining Room when the kitchen is in operation and while you are on duty.
* Staff can use the School’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS
Completed application forms should be returned by noon on 10 January 2025. Please mark the envelope Private and Confidential and send to the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG, or email to hr@ipswich.school.
PLEASE NOTE
* Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening.
Ipswich School is a Registered Charity, No 310493. VAT reg: 479 7245 36
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