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Weekend Domestic Assistant

Location:  Canford Magna

Vacancy Type:  Permanent

The Role

As part of the Housekeeping Department, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining designated areas to the standards required by the school.

Key Responsibilities

To carry out duties as delegated by the Housekeeping Supervisors and / or Housekeeping Manager, which will include any / all of the following:

• Wet Work:
  • cleaning of toilets,
  • bathrooms,
  • showers, changing rooms
• Vacuuming designated areas,
• cob webbing,
• window cleaning,
• wall washing,
• emptying rubbish,
• dusting,
• polishing,
• occasional bed making.
• Operation of cleaning machinery
  • scrubbing machine,
  • steam cleaners
  • polishers
• Extra special cleaning / deep cleaning will be required to include specialised floor finishes and carpet cleaning during specific periods.
• To report all maintenance defects for furnishings, furniture, fitments and building fabric to the Line Manager
• Communicating any issues that need addressing to the Line Manager
• To be security conscious and lock all doors and windows as required
• To comply with all legal and school requirements whilst on site to include fire, health and safety and COSHH.
• To attend training and development sessions as and when required.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and a neat appearance, wearing a uniform where required.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties deemed appropriate as requested by managers.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks across School Services Departments as requested by line managers.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good standard of general education (D)
• Previous cleaning / maintenance experience (D)
• Working knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations (D)
• Previous experience of working in a school and / or clinical environment. (D)
• Previous experience of operating cleaning machinery (scrubbing machine, steam cleaners & polishers) (D)
• Ability to follow instructions (E)
• Ability to show a sympathetic approach towards pupils (E)
• Ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision (E)
• Good communication skills (E)
• Trustworthy & reliable (E)
• Excellent attention to detail (E)
• Friendly and approachable personality (E)
• Good team player (E)
• Neat appearance (E)
• Flexible (E)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to complete your application.

The School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.

Head of Adventure

Location: Wimborne Minster

Salary: £42,620 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School in the role of Head of Adventure.

The School has a thriving outdoor programme including well-established expeditions to Norway and Scotland, Ten Tors and 80+ pupils doing DofE Gold.

The Role

The post holder will aim to inspire a generation of school pupils to explore the opportunities offered by outdoor adventure and to realise their benefits in all aspects of their lives by organising, leading and facilitating a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities while providing support and advice for all related programmes. 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) as Contingent Commander
• Manage the Outdoor Education Centre
• Lead a diverse range of adventurous experiences across the school
• Act as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Manager

Skills and Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for outdoor adventure and cadet training, inspiring pupils and staff.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to develop teamwork, resilience, and personal growth.
• Extensive outdoor qualifications and experience, ideally Mountain Leader (Summer).
• Committed to enhancing pupils’ personal development, leadership, and adventurous skills.
• Alignment with the school’s values, ethos, and inclusive culture.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (Adjusted pro rata to reflect part year working & is to be taken in School holidays only)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted membership of the Sports Centre and Golf Club
• BUPA Cash Plan scheme
• Free meals during term time
• Free parking (subject to eligibility) 
• EAP Programme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to complete your application.

The school is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of their community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 

They are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.

Clerk to the Governors

Location: Wimborne Minster

Salary:  Competitive and dependant on experience

The recently established Schools Group currently governs 2 schools: An independent boarding and day school for pupils 13 to 18, and a day preparatory school.

The Role

They are seeking a part-time Clerk to the Governors to manage and support the work of the Governing Body (GB) of the Schools Group. The Clerk will play an essential part in the continuing development of their effective and successful GB, helping to ensure that their schools continue to flourish under effective leadership and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Executive Assistant to the Bursar, the postholder will set a programme of meetings well in advance, serve the GB (4 meetings a year) and the committees/WGs (currently 15 meetings a year), prepare, commission and circulate papers in good time
• Legislative Updates and Training; provide regular updates to Governors on regulation and guidance
• Advise Governors, the Head, Bursar and senior leaders on company law and governance matters
• Be accountable to the Governors, working closely with the Chair of Governors, committee Chairs, the Head, Bursar and other stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Company secretary or Corporate Secretariat qualifications or relevant experience (E)
• Legal professional qualification (D)
• A proven track record of supporting board(s) with non-executive members and committees (D)
• Understanding of the educational sector, charity law and public benefit (E)
• Good working knowledge of legislation, regulations or guidance pertaining to governance as published by Charity commission, companies house, ISC, HMC, AGBIS, ISBA, ISI and other bodies (E)

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (Adjusted pro rata to reflect part time working)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted membership of the Sports Centre and Golf Club
• BUPA Cash Plan scheme
• Free meals during term time
• Free parking (subject to eligibility) 
• EAP Programme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The school is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of their community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 

They are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.