Housekeeping Manager

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic team leader with good communication skills who will manage and direct the housekeeping and lunchtime staff. 

You will liaise closely with the premises and catering teams, organise team induction, probation and training, arrange sickness and absence cover, and share best practice, ensuring that students and staff have the best possible lunchtime experience at school.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the school is cleaned to a satisfactory standard, carrying out quality control, as well as carrying out cleaning duties yourself as required. You will be in charge of stock control, carrying out risk assessments for staff, organising team induction, probation and training, organising sickness and absence cover. You will also assist with facilitating any lettings during evening hours.

Grade O, points 17 - 19, £17,772 - 18,746 per annum (pro rata amount £15,883 - £16,753). Monday-Friday, 12:30pm – 8:30pm (alternative hours may be considered), term time only + all INSETs + 10 days in the holidays (factor 46.6). 

Benefits include:

• On-site parking
• Local government pension scheme
• School canteen 
• Friendly school community
• School events such as music concerts, staff drinks, DofE and theatre productions. 

Please return the completed application, electronically, to recruitment@ralphallenschool.com by 9am, Wednesday 7 February 2018. 

Where the response to an advertisement has been exceptional, occasionally shortlisting and interviews may be arranged at short notice. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their application forms as soon as possible.

For further details and application forms please see the school website or phone 01225 838903. 

Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will need to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. The Palladian Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.