At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our school sparkling clean and welcoming for students and staff.
- Company: Chandlings Prep School, a vibrant and supportive educational environment.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term-time only, with holiday work opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and to contribute to a nurturing environment.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and make a positive impact in our school community.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning and a positive, professional attitude.
Chandlings Prep School is seeking a Domestic Assistant who is experienced, reliable and conscientious to work in its Operations department. This is a term-time only position (plus 2.4 weeks during the holidays) starting as soon as possible.
The role would suit someone who is able to present themselves in a positive, professional and welcoming manner.
To clean school areas within a timescale and maintain a specified standard. Areas include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching spaces - classrooms, specialist teaching rooms
- Communal areas - Halls, staff room, administration offices
- Bathrooms, toilets and showers
- Public spaces - Entrance hall/staircases
- Pool area and Changing rooms
To carry out cleaning duties:
- On a variety of surfaces
- In a variety of buildings and at different floor levels
- Floors, worktops, shelves and on top of furniture
- Using a variety of cleaning equipment such as brushes, mops, vacuums and dusters
- Using a range of non-hazardous cleaning products in accordance with instructions and training
- To use specialist cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners, scrubber dryers as per instructions and after completing training
- To carry out deep cleaning of allocated areas as required
- To ensure that stocks of cleaning products are maintained in cleaning cupboards
- To empty bins and dispose of bin bags in designated areas
To comply with statutory requirements and school policies by:
- Carrying out duties in accordance with training and instruction received
- Using the appropriate colour coded mops, buckets and cloths as instructed during training
- Using only cleaning products and equipment supplied by the School
- To take reasonable care at all times to guard personal safety and the safety of all persons who may be affected by the job holder’s actions at work
Domestic Assistant employer: K4 Consulting Limited
Amherst School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where team collaboration and student well-being are at the forefront. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development while ensuring a healthy work-life balance through our part-time roles. Located in the picturesque town of Sevenoaks, our school community fosters a sense of belonging and pride, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the education and nourishment of our students.
