Housekeeper

Sherrardswood School is seeking two reliable, diligent, and proactive Housekeepers to join our dedicated team. These are important roles that help maintain the high-quality learning environment our pupils and staff enjoy every day.

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to keeping our school safe, clean, and welcoming.

About the Position

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time + 4 Weeks

Hours available: Two positions — 30 hours per week or 35 hours per week, applicants may express a preference when applying.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

About the Role

As a Housekeeper, you will play a key part in ensuring our school facilities remain clean, hygienic, and well maintained. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out daily cleaning tasks with accuracy and efficiency, including vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and sanitising bathrooms and kitchen areas.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all assigned areas.
• Ensuring bins are emptied daily and recycling procedures are followed.
• Replenishing consumables such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Supporting cleaning following school events.
• Assisting with deep cleaning projects during school holiday periods (Summer and Easter).
• Reporting stock requirements and any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

About You: We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous housekeeping or cleaning experience (essential).
• Shows strong attention to detail and takes pride in their work.
• Is physically fit, with the ability to lift and move equipment safely.
• Has a friendly, positive approach and can communicate well with staff and pupils.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.

Why Choose Us?

Sherrardswood School is a warm, supportive, and welcoming place to work. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Health and wellbeing programme
• Life Assurance (3× annual salary)
• Excellent mentorship and supportive team culture
• Free lunches
• Company sick pay and pension scheme
• On-site free parking
• A friendly working environment where staff feel valued

If you are a hardworking and dedicated individual who takes pride in maintaining an exceptional environment, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

Apply now and join the Sherrardswood School community!

Sherrardswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.