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Please apply by using the Apply Now link and completing your application in full, through CV Minder. Applications must be completed in full, to include full employment history to be considered. Please complete your application through our applicant tracking system or call 01761 235100 ext 106 and ask for an application form to be sent in the post to you. Closing Date: Sunday 15 October 2023 (Midnight) If sufficient applicants are received, this advert may close early. Downside School reserves the right to make an appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is recommended. Downside School is a forward-thinking, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1606 and based just 25 minutes from the famous World Heritage City of Bath, we are one of England's oldest and most distinguished Catholic schools. We are committed to working in partnership with families and to providing an environment which nurtures young people of integrity who can think for themselves, stand up for their beliefs, and act to make a positive difference in the world. Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be DBS checked. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Registered Company No. 11751009 and Registered Charity No: 1184700

Job Description

Do you have a natural flair for achieving a high standard of cleanliness and take pride in your work? Are you confident to work independently, taking ownership for your areas of responsibility? If so, we would like to hear from you. Located in Stratton on the Fosse, our School includes a variety of buildings of differing size and age set in beautiful surroundings. You will be joining a Domestic Services Team who are responsible for cleaning our School, which includes residential accommodation for our pupils and communal areas and bathrooms. This is a physical job that involves lifting and carrying of cleaning appliances such as vacuum cleaners and mops and buckets as well as using other cleaning apparatus as instructed. When cleaning you will be vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, dusting surfaces, and dealing with other tasks as required. As part of your role, you will ensure all chemicals are used and stored correctly according to COSHH regulations full training will be given. Our buildings are located over several floors and the work will, in some areas, require climbing flights of stairs.

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