Part Time Housekeeper Am July 2023 - Letchworth, United Kingdom - St Christopher School (Letchworth) Ltd

St Christopher School (Letchworth) Ltd

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Letchworth, United Kingdom

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Description

Part-time Housekeeper AM

The School

Founded in 1915, St Christopher School is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged - 18.

We have 535 pupils and 199 teaching and support staff. We have no school uniform and everyone is called

by their first name. We have no religious affiliation and welcome students and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Ethos

We treat our young people as individuals and aim for them to develop competence and resourcefulness, social

conscience and moral courage, the capacity for friendship and a true zest for life.

Job Outline

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-time Housekeeper working morning shifts reporting to the

Housekeeping Manager.

Main Purpose

To work as part of a busy housekeeping team to ensure that our classrooms, corridors, common areas, toilets,

office and other areas are kept clean.

General Duties

Keep classrooms, corridors, common areas, toilets, offices and any other areas designated clean and tidy,

ensuring the highest standards are achieved at all times.

To empty waste paper bins, sweep floors, vacuum carpets, dust, make beds as directed.

Ensure that floor areas are maintained to a high level including reporting anything which may cause problems

under Health and Safety.

To ensure that all students room areas are clean.

Maintain daily all bathroom and toilet areas to a clean and hygienic standard.

To assist in all before and end of term deep cleans.

To ensure that you are aware of all COSHH regulations relating to any product used and to comply with the

Personal Protective equipment at work regulations 1992.

Report any defects or breaches of health and Safety to the Housekeeping Manager immediately; follow up any

items, removing any broken items and replacing when required if possible.

To assist in other areas within the department and School as properly directed by the House Service Manger

from time to time.

To create a safe environment by ensuring that agreed codes of practice are adhered to and to comply in

particular with fire regulations in closing all fire doors after cleaning corridors.

Person Specification

Hardworking and friendly

Flexible and adaptable to change when needed

Have good communication skills

Previous experience would be preferred

Hours of Work

Part-time hours, starting at 0600 to 0930 Monday to Friday, a total of 17.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per
academic year (term-time +)

Salary

£11.03 per hour

The Application Process

the role and how your skill set matches our requirements to:
Human Resources Team

St Christopher School

Barrington Road

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 3JZ

Interviews:
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 7 August 2023.

The School is committed to safeguarding children and has rigorous safer recruitment procedures in place.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be necessary for this post.

Child Protection

St Christopher School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must

be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past

employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Data Protection

In the course of employment at the School, staff may have access to confidential information relating to

pupils and their families and are required to exercise due consideration in the way they use such

information. Staff should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the School's interest. Information

which may be included in the category covers both the general business of the school and information

regarding specific individuals. A strict code of confidentiality must be adhered to at all times. The School is

registered under the Data Protection Act 1984 and staff must not at any time use the personal data held by

the school or disclose such data to a third person.