Housekeeper

Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils. We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Housekeeper to join the team in our Domestics department on a part time, permanent basis, 26 hours per week. As well as an attractive salary and an excellent opportunity to further develop, our staff benefits* include 33 days annual leave (bank holidays included) a contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity / paternity schemes, a generous health scheme including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to a health cash plan, a cycle to work scheme, discounted staff membership to the Fitness Club, a free lunch whilst on duty and free parking. - _Staff benefits are based on a full-time role and will be available / pro-rated as applicable_ Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available. **About the role**: The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring that the Domestic standards of the allocated boarding house are maintained and that pupil laundry and bed linen is prepared for collection. They will also assist and provide cover for the House Matron as required. **Key responsibilities (Please see JD for full requirements)**: - Ensure pupils laundry and bed linen is assembled for collection and sorted upon its return if required. - Retain records of all items sent to the laundry and for external dry cleaning - Ensure all house and pupil articles are clearly marked or labelled. - Take reasonable steps to minimise loss or damage to property, staff and pupils. - Ensure pupils adhere to college uniform policy as they leave for classes. - Work with the cleaning staff to maintain standards in house. - Replenish cleaning material and equipment stock Assist with pastoral care to the pupils whilst the House Matron is off duty - Issue non-prescriptive drugs and refer pupils to the Medical Centre if required - Maintain open communication with the House Matron and handover important information at 10.30am - Input information onto ISAMS, our academic database - Monitor access for college visitors including contractors to the house - Attend meetings as required - Attend training courses as identified So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you’ve got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please **apply** now. - Wellington 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)._ - The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School 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._ - All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents._