Shiplake College - Domestic Team Member

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Domestic Team Member to join our small domestic team. We are looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic and conscientious team member who is confident working as part of a team and independently to high standards.

Detail

15 hours per week, 6 hours to be completed on a Friday with the remainder being flexible

Joining as soon as possible

Are you looking for more flexibility in your working hours, some additional hours or the chance to take on some extra work round other commitments? Do our three core values of inclusive, individual and inspirational resonate with you?

If this sounds like you and you like sweet treats in the staff room, the idea of dogs around site and a calendar of staff socials then, please, read on.

We are seeking to appoint a Domestic Team Member to join our small domestic team. It’s important that we find the right person so, with 15 hours a week with 6 hours on a Friday a minimum, can offer part time, full time, all year round or term time only working and can be flexible on working hours available after 8am, Monday to Friday. Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend day shifts to cover key school events would be appreciated.

Working collaboratively with our domestic team your responsibilities could include efficient and, prompt cleaning of day and boarding houses, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, changing rooms and other areas of the College. This could include dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping. You will also work in our onsite laundry on a rota basis washing, drying and organising the return of laundry to the right location across the College.

As a member of the domestic team we are looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic and conscientious team member who is confident working as part of a team and independently to high standards.

A positive attitude, can-do approach and a good sense of humour is all that is required as full training will be given.

Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location. 

To arrange an informal visit to the College to learn more about the role, please email jobs@shiplake.org.uk or call 0118 9402455 and speak to Claire Smith for this to be arranged.

Co-educational boarding and day for ages 11-18

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Further Information

jobs@shiplake.org.uk