Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a Domestic Assistant to join our wonderful Domestic Team, who deliver exceptional support to a world-class establishment. The Domestic Assistant will work as part of a team to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and order is maintained in their designated area. 

The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues, follow directions from supervisors and respect policies and procedures. 

Contract: This is a full time, permanent contract. The first six months will be a probationary period.

Hours of work: The post holder is required to work 37.5 hours per week, 6:00am - 2:00pm, Monday - Friday, 52 weeks per year. Hours include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and a 15-minute tea break each day.

To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4 October 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 14 October 2024 

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications. 

Wycombe Abbey 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638 

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.

Please watch the film below to find out more about working at Wycombe Abbey.