Do you enjoy cleaning and take great pride in your work?
If so, come and work for Eton College and join like-minded colleagues within our friendly community. You’ll be busy, the role will be varied, and you’ll be working in the beautiful historic buildings within the College, providing a cleaning service in the House Master's and Dame's private accommodation, which is located across different floors, accessible by stairs.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team who ensure our premises are cleaned to the highest possible standards. You will understand the importance of hygiene and understand how your work will impact on pupils who are away from home, all staff at Eton have a responsibility to act in the pupils’ best interests.
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Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but if you are keen to learn and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude we want to hear from you!
Eton College prides itself on a warm and friendly community, where staff are valued and enjoy working in beautiful surroundings. Just some of the wide range of benefits we offer are;
- Pension - 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution);
- Unlimited access to Health & Wellbeing support for you and your family;
- Comprehensive role specific training;
- Cycle to work scheme.;
- Free access or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities;
- Discounts at local retailers and businesses plus many more…
The needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Main Responsibilities: Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- General cleaning duties of House Master’s and Dame’s private accommodation (this may include ironing) - cleaning, washing/laundry, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting, cleaning bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms and shower areas if applicable;
- Answering the door in House Master’s absence;
- Must be prepared to undertake training in cleaning as directed;
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required;
- Any other duties reasonably requested;
All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
- Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
- Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
- Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
- Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Ideal Candidate: You may enjoy this role, if:
- You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards;
- You have worked in a similar role, or have previous cleaning, serving or housekeeping experience, however this is not essential if you have the right attitude, and you are keen to learn;
- You understand the impact your work has on pupils who are away from home, especially those who have recently joined the College and who are in unfamiliar surroundings;
- You have a flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
- You enjoy working as part of a team and are co-operative, flexible and work collaboratively to support your colleagues.
Working Pattern
- You will be working 40.6 weeks per year. (You will be paid over 12 months).
- You will be entitled to 5.6 weeks of holiday.
Package Description: Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity/ Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.