Private Accommodation Cleaner - 14 hours per week

Posting date:	26 September 2025
Salary:	£7,110.68 per year
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	12 October 2025
Location:	Windsor, SL4 6DW
Company:	Eton College
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	eton/TP/40245/1304

Summary

A Private Side Cleaner provides general cleaning duties of House Master’s private accommodation in the Boarding House.

Working Pattern

• Your working hours will be 14 hours per week;
• You will be working 40.6 weeks per year. (You will be paid over 12 months);
• The shift pattern is as follows:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am - 12.30pm
• You will be entitled to 5.6 weeks of holiday. (You must use all your entitlement (including any lieu days) during periods of school holidays. If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, you will be required to work this day and you will receive an additional day’s holiday in lieu).

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

• General cleaning duties of House Master’s private accommodation (this may include ironing) - cleaning, washing/laundry, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing, dusting, cleaning bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms and shower areas if applicable;
• Answering the door in House Master’s absence;
• Must be prepared to undertake training in cleaning as directed;
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required;
• Any other duties reasonably requested;
• All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
  • Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
  • Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
  • Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

You may enjoy this role, if:

• You take pride in your work and pay great attention to detail, delivering the highest possible standards;
• You have worked in a similar role, or have previous cleaning, serving or housekeeping experience, however this is not essential if you have the right attitude and you are keen to learn;
• You understand the impact your work has on pupils who are away from home, especially those who have recently joined the College and who are in unfamiliar surroundings;
• You enjoy engaging with young people, you are keen to develop good relationships with pupils, and you will always act in the pupils’ best interests;
• You have a flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• You enjoy working as part of a team and are co-operative, flexible and work collaboratively to support your colleagues;
• You are able to work unsupervised and use your own initiative;
• You have good verbal communication skills;
• You are punctual and well presented.

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.