Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Location: Tokers Green, Reading

Actual Salary: – £21,513.06 to £22,388.59 per year

Full time permanent position, term time only, (39 weeks)

Start date: September 2024

Opportunity

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Housekeeper to join our expanding team; working alongside our School Business Manager to aid the smooth set -up and successful running of our new SEN school. 

Playing a key role in the set-up of a Brand-New School; this is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be.

As our Housekeeper you will be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of all furniture, fixtures, and fittings in all internal areas of the school.

Key Duties

• To be responsible for cleaning
• To respond to incidents during the school day
• To use and abide by a daily, weekly and monthly check lists
• To report and maintenance issues to furniture, fixtures and fittings
• To comply with all safeguarding, H&S legislation, regulations and policy

For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Cleaner or Housekeeper
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Customer-oriented and friendly
• Prioritisation and time management skills
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Experience in supporting in the care or education industry
• Desirable an understanding of working with people with a disability

Benefits and Additional Information

Aurora Rowan School

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire is due to open in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

What’s on Offer

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Pension
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

Apply/Enquiries: 

Apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group 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.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability and equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: The role will remain open until it is filled - Please apply early as we may close the role when we have a suitable level of interest. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.