Housekeeping Assistant

Required 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7am - 1:30pm all year. Some Saturdays when required during school term times (7am-11.30am) and 4 Saturdays/Sundays during summer school. Actual salary for hours: £21,417 per annum.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. We operate a large site with a variety of buildings. Our Housekeeping team is an important part of our operation, responsible for cleaning and maintaining our boarding houses, staff accommodation, classrooms, offices and other public areas.

We are looking for an organised Housekeeping Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has previous experience of working in a cleaning role, but full training will be given. You will have excellent cleaning and organisational skills, and will be happy to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.

• Provide a clean and safe environment for pupils and staff through cleaning classrooms, accommodation and sports facilities daily.
• Conduct a thorough deep clean of dormitories/offices/classrooms during school holiday periods.
• Report all complaints, incidents or accidents, theft, loss or damage to Supervisors and take any necessary action on these if practicable and safe.

To apply, please submit an application form to us by clicking 'Apply Now' at the top of this advert.

• Generous pension scheme - 9% employer contribution
• Delicious free meals while on duty
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• A supportive induction programme
• Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location
• Modern gym and swimming pool facilities, for staff use at set times

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on or email

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.