Embley is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–18 on the edge of the New Forest, near Romsey in Hampshire. We believe that every child is unique and deserves the recognition of that as they grow. We are academically ambitious for our children and motivate them to achieve their personal best. We encourage an appropriate belief in oneself while being mindful that the world does not end at the tip of the nose and that happiness in life is through success in enriching the lives of others. The school occupies the home of Florence Nightingale and our 130 acres of parkland provide a calm and beautiful space in which to work and enable pupils to learn, play, compete and achieve. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Embley is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
The core purpose of the role is to ensure that the fabric, fittings and furniture of the inside of the school are clean and, where applicable, tidy at all times. The school needs to be clean and tidy for operational, educational, marketing and health and safety reasons. All work undertaken should be of a high standard thereby positively adding to the overall impression of the school from staff, parents, pupils and visitors alike.
As a core member of the school non‑teaching staff the Head Housekeeper will also be asked to undertake a wide variety of tasks. The Head Housekeeper will achieve the majority of the results of the role through the management of the team of housekeepers.
The Head Housekeeper will be the key point of contact for all housekeeping matters and so will have day to day working relationships with all School departments. The Head Housekeeper will also have relationships with external suppliers and customers.
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