Bank Cleaner / Domestic Services Assistant

Start Date: 20th April 2026

Are you looking for a job which can provide you with extra money, but you cannot give a regular commitment?

Do you have a natural flair for achieving a high standard of cleanliness and take pride in your work?

We are looking for experienced cleaners to support our existing cleaning team on an ad hoc basis.

The work will mainly be on Saturdays and Sundays, but there could be some occasions where you will be needed to work during the week.

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.

Contractual Details:

Salary: £13.78 per hour

Hours: 7.00am-3.00pm

Work Pattern: Ad hoc dependant on School requirements

Contract: Zero Hours Contract

Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026

Driving would be an advantage as Downside School is in a rural village with a limited public transport service.

We can offer the following benefits:

• An experienced, supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team.
• Excellent catering facility, which offers all our staff a complimentary lunch.
• Complimentary uniform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Program including Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, gym and squash courts.

How to Apply:

You can apply online through our website using our applicant tracking system - https://cvminder.com/260288ol or call 01761 235100 and ask for an application form to be sent by email or in the post to you.

Closing Date: 12 March 2026 (9.00am)

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.

About Us

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