Housekeeper at The Aurora Group

Pilning and Severn Beach, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

13.75

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Independent Work, Teamwork, Health And Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Cleaning Equipment Use, Hygiene Standards Maintenance

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Overview and Responsibilities Housekeeper – Aurora Hedgeway Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN Hours: 17.5 hours per week Actual Salary: £10,865.20 - £11,299.75 (£13.22 - £13.75 ph)Contract: Permanent / Part-time / Term Time Only + 2 additional weeks Closing Date: 15th March at Midnight Aurora Hedgeway is a welcoming and specialist school for children and young people aged 7–19 with a diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Housekeeper to help maintain high standards of cleanliness across the school, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The Role You will support the housekeeping team with daily cleaning duties across classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets and communal spaces. Tasks will include: Vacuuming, mopping and dusting Cleaning sinks, surfaces and touch points Refilling supplies and emptying bins Maintaining hygiene standards in toilet areas Using cleaning equipment and products safely Please see the attached job description for the full break down of duties: Housekeeper - JD - Hedgeway Feb 2026.docx *Hours worked will either be before school opens or after 3.30pm, 3.5 hours per week, Monday -Friday* Skills and Qualifications About You We’re looking for someone who: Has good attention to detail and takes pride in their work Can work independently or as part of a team Understands (or is willing to learn) Health & Safety and COSHH Is physically able to carry out manual handling tasks Ideally has experience in a school or SEN environment (desirable, not essential) Benefits and Additional Information What’s on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: 📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. 💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme 💰 Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 🩺 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. 🦷 UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources 👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000! Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!(*Terms apply) How to apply? For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Adele.richard@theauroragroup.co.uk Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Responsibilities

The Housekeeper will support the housekeeping team by performing daily cleaning duties across various areas of the specialist school, including classrooms, offices, and communal spaces. Key tasks involve vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning surfaces, refilling supplies, emptying bins, and maintaining hygiene standards safely.