Housekeeper (part-time)

We are looking for housekeeper with experience of cleaning in private homes to provide a cleaning and domestic service to our Headmaster’s house. The role is to be worked part-time for three days each week, working three hours per day. In this role, you will ensure that the Headmaster’s house is clean and domestic services are maintained to highest standards to the satisfaction of the Headmaster and his family. Duties will include dusting, polishing, cleaning of bathrooms, utility room and kitchen, vacuuming, changing linen and making beds and carrying out laundry services. In addition, the postholder will carry out periodic cleaning of appliances, ironing, washing blinds and tidying rooms. Please refer to the vacancy pack for the full description of duties. This is a part-time role for three days each week (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), working three hours per day. Start and finish times are flexible but must be between 08:30 and 15:00. About You The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of cleaning in private homes, be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, have a good command of the English language and be enthusiastic, adaptable and energetic. Our School Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential. What We Offer Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development. For further details of the role and how to apply please visit our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/about/work-with-us/ or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk Applications must be submitted via the Apply No button where you will be directed to complete an application form including a supporting statement outlining your suitability for and interest in the role. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. Registered charity number 1087839 No agencies, please www.rbcs.org.uk