Job Description:

Cleaner / Housekeeper / Domestic Assistant

Join Swalcliffe Park School as a Cleaner / Housekeeper / Domestic Assistant supporting cleaning, housekeeping and hygiene services within a specialist Day and Residential school and education setting. Ideal for candidates with cleaning operative, domestic cleaning or facilities experience.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: School Cleaner, Domestic Cleaner, Facilities Cleaner, Housekeeping Assistant, Residential Cleaner

SALARY: £25,185 per annum / £12.91 per Hour + Benefits (2026-27 pay award pending)

LOCATION: Swalcliffe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire           

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:30 – 14:30, whole year round

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cleaner / Housekeeper / Domestic Assistant to join the housekeeping team at Swalcliffe Park School, a specialist day and residential school for boys with autism.

As the Cleaner / Housekeeper / Domestic Assistant you will support cleaning, housekeeping and hygiene standards across residential houses, classrooms, offices and communal facilities within the education setting. Duties include domestic cleaning, laundry, mopping floors, washing up and maintaining safe, clean and welcoming environments.

The successful Cleaner / Housekeeper / Domestic Assistant will be reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively within a team while following safeguarding, health and safety and cleaning procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous experience as a cleaner, school cleaner, domestic assistant, housekeeping assistant, cleaning operative or facilities cleaner looking for a rewarding role within education and residential care services.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Cleaner / Housekeeper / Domestic Assistant include:

• Cleaning Residential Houses and School Facilities: Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout residential and education areas

• Cleaning Bedrooms Bathrooms and Communal Areas: Ensuring bedrooms, toilets, showers and shared spaces are clean, tidy and well presented

• Making Beds and Tidying Rooms: Supporting housekeeping duties within residential boarding accommodation

• Mopping and Polishing Floors: Keeping flooring areas safe, clean and maintained to high standards

• Washing Up and Laundry Duties: Assisting with occasional washing, ironing and other domestic support tasks

• Supporting Whole School Events: Providing additional support during Family Days, the Christmas Show and other school activities

• Following Health and Safety Procedures: Working safely and complying with safeguarding and hygiene regulations

• Working as Part of a Team: Collaborating with colleagues to complete cleaning schedules and daily duties efficiently

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping, domestic support, facilities services or school cleaning environments

• Good understanding of hygiene, cleaning procedures and health and safety requirements

• Reliable, flexible and adaptable approach to work

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards

• Ability to work to designated timescales and follow instructions

• GCSE standard of education or equivalent

• Experience working as part of a team within a cleaning or housekeeping environment

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education or residential settings

• Ability to undertake the physical duties of the role using appropriate equipment and aids

• Own transport is required due to the location of the school

BENEFITS

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Pension scheme: NEST

• Uniform provided

• Free meal provided whilst on shift

• Sickness entitlement following successful completion of probation

• Full-time permanent opportunity

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure and other Safer Recruitment Checks in compliance with KCSIE 2025.  We are an equal opportunities employer.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14700

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Swalcliffe Park School

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