The Role

Working in the boarding houses under the day-to-day supervision of the Housekeeper/Matron, the Domestic is responsible for the cleanliness of allocated areas and providing support during pupil meal times.

Your key responsibilities include:

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Daily Sanitization: Clean allocated areas including dining rooms, bathrooms, dormitories, classrooms, and stairways to a high standard.
• Core Tasks: Execute cleaning duties such as emptying bins, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, and vacuuming.
• Window Care: Periodically clean the internal glass of windows, which may involve the safe use of a stepladder.
• Safety Reporting: Immediately report any defects, safety hazards, or accidents to the Housekeeper/Matron to maintain a safe environment.

Boarding House Support

• Linen Management: Change bedding as required and assist with the turning or changing of mattresses.
• Dining Support: Help set tables and assist with serving food during house meal times, including placing serving dishes and clearing away to the kitchen afterward.
• Operational Flexibility: Cover for absent staff when required and undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the Housekeeper/Matron.

Safety and Standards

• Training: Keep up to date with modern cleaning methods and participate in regular Health & Safety training.
• Manual Handling: Safely lift and move reasonably heavy items such as cleaning equipment and laundry bags.
• Compliance: Adhere to all school safety procedures and cleaning practices consistently.

About You

We are seeking a hardworking individual who takes pride in their work and possesses the high standards necessary for a residential school environment.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

• Professional Experience: Experience in domestic services, housekeeping, or a similar function is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: An understanding of cleaning practices and safety procedures.
• Work Ethic: A positive and flexible approach, with the ability to use initiative and work unsupervised when necessary.
• Physical Capability: Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the post, including lifting and manual handling.
• Teamwork: A collaborative team player who contributes to a positive team spirit.
• Organization: Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time productively.

What We Offer

• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 15:00
• Saturday or Sunday: 09:00 – 14:00
• Contract Options:
• Term Time Only: 35 hours per week during school terms.
• 52-Week Contract: During term time you will work in a designated house; outside of term time, you will support Summer Lets, Facilities, or Laundry.
• Salary: * Term Time Only: £16,955.05 (gross) per annum.
• 52-Week Contract: £22,841.00 (gross) per annum.
• (Full-Time Equivalent salary is £26,104.00).
• Payment: Salary is paid monthly in 12 equal installments and reviewed annually in September.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Thursday 19th February 2026

For the full job description and to apply please see here

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.