Private Accommodation Cleaner

at  Eton College

Salary
£12.15 per hour
Frequency
Annual
Job Reference
eton/TP/26034/1113
Contract Type
Term Time, Part Time, Permanent
Working Hours
Various hours/shifts
Closing Date
18 September, 2024
Job Category
Operations
Business Unit
Central Cleaning
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
04 September, 2024

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

You may enjoy this role, if:

• You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards.
• You have worked in a similar role, or have previous cleaning, serving or housekeeping experience, however this is not essential if you have the right attitude and you are keen to learn.
• You understand the impact your work has on pupils who are away from home, especially those who have recently joined the College and who are in unfamiliar surroundings;
• You have a flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• You enjoy working as part of a team and are co-operative, flexible and work collaboratively to support your colleagues;

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE IS DESIRABLE BUT IF YOU ARE KEEN TO LEARN AND HAVE A POSITIVE ‘CAN DO’ ATTITUDE WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Eton College prides itself on a warm and friendly community, where staff are valued and enjoy working in beautiful surroundings. Just some of the wide range of benefits we offer are;

• Pension - 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution)
• Unlimited access to Health & Wellbeing support for you and your family
• Comprehensive role specific training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free access or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities
• Discounts at local retailers and businesses plus many more…

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General cleaning duties of House Master’s private accommodation (this may include ironing) - cleaning, washing/laundry, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting, cleaning bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms and shower areas if applicable;
• Answering the door in House Master’s absence;
• Must be prepared to undertake training in cleaning as directed;
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required;
• Any other duties reasonably requested.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including by not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

You may enjoy this role, if:

• You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards.
• You have worked in a similar role, or have previous cleaning, serving or housekeeping experience, however this is not essential if you have the right attitude and you are keen to learn.
• You understand the impact your work has on pupils who are away from home, especially those who have recently joined the College and who are in unfamiliar surroundings;
• You have a flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• You enjoy working as part of a team and are co-operative, flexible and work collaboratively to support your colleagues