Farnborough Hill is looking to recruit an experienced Housekeeper to work within our dedicated and professional housekeeping team. The School is housed in the historic home of the Empress Eugenie of France to which much purpose-built school accommodation has been added.
The successful candidate will have the ability to use their own initiative, demonstrate common sense and be reliable and enthusiastic. This is a person who takes pride in their work.
The School has an in-house cleaning team which is supplemented by contractual support in some areas. The role reports to the Head of Housekeeping.
This is an all-year-round role with 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6.00 to 10.00 am (7.00 to 11.00 am during holidays).
These are the core hours, however, given the nature of a School there may be times when additional hours are available. Compensating time off or additional pay will be provided; as appropriate.
We offer a competitive salary, as detailed below, along with generous holidays, contributory pension scheme and on-site parking.
The salary is £13,482.77 (£12.96 per hour) with five week’s holiday plus statutory bank holidays, contributory pension scheme and on-site parking, corporate work wear and PPE provided, ‘death in service’ (four times salary paid to next of kin as a lump sum), remission of fees for a daughter attending the school, in line with the current policy, subject to the usual standards and procedures for admission.
Responsibilities:
· Work as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties
· Maintain high standards when undertaking cleaning duties in order to ensure that rooms and surrounding areas present well at all times
· Be responsible for a particular area of the School and clean that area to the frequency and standards set out
· When required, contribute to major/emergency cleaning tasks such as deep cleaning and cleaning in case of a medical outbreak
· Empty and clean bins; removing waste to designated area, including the separation of waste, ie, recycling
· Clean internal glass and internal and external door glass, where practical
· Where appropriate, ensure windows and doors are closed and lights switched off
· Use only the approved cleaning materials, economically and appropriately, in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions and COSHH regulations
· Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the Head of Housekeeping on a timely basis
· Use electrical and mechanical equipment, floor polishers etc, after appropriate training
· Ensure that tools and equipment are in good working order, reporting any faults to the Head of Housekeeping
· Ensure that all Health and Safety policies and COSHH Regulations are adhered to when using equipment and cleaning chemicals
· Report all health and safety concerns identified during the course of work to the Head of Housekeeping
· Report all maintenance concerns identified during the course of work to the Head of Housekeeping
· Maintaining a professional appearance, uniform being worn at all times and kept in a clean and tidy condition
· Participate in relevant staff meetings and training courses as identified and agreed
· Know, understand, and apply the School’s policy on Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy and to ensure compliance for all areas of responsibility
This description is not exhaustive but provided as a general guide to the regular duties to be performed.
You may be reasonably required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of the responsibility entailed.
General:
This job description is correct at July 2026. It may vary in consultation with the postholder to reflect the developments to the job.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
· Previous experience within a housekeeping department
· Efficient, motivated, energetic, physically fit, and able to work under their own initiative
· A positive and cheerful can-do attitude with the desire to fully integrate with the team and wider school
· Able to communicate well with colleagues and staff
· Punctual, dependable, and able to manage time effectively to prioritise and complete tasks to a high level
· Skilled to be able to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards
The following is essential:
· References and enhanced DBS Clearance prior to start of appointment
The following is highly desirable:
· Recent experience working in an environment that involves young people
All staff are expected to be in sympathy with and supportive of the ethos of the School as set out in our Mission Statement. They are expected to be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people.
For further details of the school, please visit our website: www.farnborough-hill.org
All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance. More information and an application form can be found on the School’s website: www.farnborough-hill.org. Enquiries and completed application forms should be sent for the attention of Cindy Bentley, Head of Housekeeping, on [email protected]
Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
Closing Date: 9.00 am on Friday 21 July 2026 – however if interested in applying for the role please submit your application as early as possible as it will be considered upon receipt
Interviews: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and may take place prior to the closing date
Start Date: 2 September 2026
Farnborough Hill is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and the relevant DBS Code of Practice checks will apply.
Pay: £12.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
