Housekeeping Assistants

Term time plus 10 days

Be part of something exceptional

Housekeeping assistants wanted, flexible hours on offer, but our preferences would be:

Housekeeping Assistant (1)

Monday and Friday – 5am-8am or 4pm-7pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 5am-8am or 5pm-8pm

Housekeeping Assistant (2)

Monday to Friday 5am-11am or 1pm-7pm

Start Date: ASAP

Hours and days will be discussed in more detail at interview

Competitive salary + excellent benefits

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and safer recruitment procedures.

A Message from the Head of School

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at St John's School.

Our school is a vibrant, welcoming community where every member of staff plays an important role in creating an environment in which children can thrive. Whether working in the classroom, the boarding houses, the dining room, the school office or behind the scenes, each colleague contributes to the exceptional experience we provide for our pupils and their families.

We are proud of our warm and inclusive culture, where kindness, respect and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting their professional development, wellbeing and success.

If you are someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys being part of a supportive team and wants to make a genuine difference every day, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Thank you for considering St John's School. We look forward to welcoming talented and enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment to providing an outstanding education and an exceptional environment for every child.

Head of School

Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces? Are you reliable, hardworking and enjoy being part of a friendly team?

St John's School is looking for dedicated Housekeeping Assistants to join our Housekeeping Team. This is much more than a cleaning role—you will play an important part in ensuring our pupils, staff and visitors enjoy a safe, clean and beautiful environment every day.

Nestled on the stunning Jurassic Coast in Sidmouth, St John's School is a thriving independent day and boarding school where every member of staff contributes to the success and wellbeing of our community.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our experienced Housekeeping Team, you'll help maintain our classrooms, offices, boarding accommodation, sports facilities and communal areas to an exceptional standard.

Your work will include:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the School
• Preparing classrooms, offices and meeting spaces
• Replenishing washrooms and hygiene stations
• Supporting periodic deep cleaning programmes
• Operating professional cleaning equipment safely
• Helping to create a welcoming environment for pupils, families and visitors

No two days are ever the same!!!

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Takes real pride in their work
• Friendly, positive and approachable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining high standards
• Willing to undertake training and development

Why join St John's School?

We believe our staff are our greatest asset. When you join us, you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive community where your contribution is genuinely appreciated.

Benefits include:

Beautiful working environment in the heart of Sidmouth

Friendly and supportive team

Opportunity to work within a respected independent school

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Discount on school fees (subject to terms)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunch and refreshments

Free On-site parking

Safeguarding

St John's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

We'd love to hear from you.

If you're someone who enjoys making a difference behind the scenes and takes pride in creating exceptional environments, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

Come and help us make St John's School shine!!!

Apply Now

Further details and an application pack are available via our website. https://stjohnsdevon.co.uk/job-opportunity/

We warmly encourage early applications.

Closing date: 17 July 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Downloads

• Application form - Support Staff PDF Document
• Application Form Self Declaration DOCX Document
• Housekeeping Job Description and Person Specification DOCX Document
• Application Form Self Declaration PDF Document
• Application form - Support Staff DOCX Document
• Housekeeping Job Description and Person Specification PDF Document