Housekeeper - Wessex MAT head office

Job title: Housekeeper

Location: Wessex House, Holmead Walk, Poundbury, DT1 3GE

Salary: G3, scp 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185 (actual salary £5,663 - £5,752)

Permanent, 10 hours; Term time only

Join a Trust Where Everyone Makes a Difference

Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is an ambitious, values-driven organisation committed to providing an outstanding education for every child. With a family of 12 schools across Dorset, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community connections, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Each of our schools maintains its individual character while benefiting from the strength, collaboration, and shared vision of the Trust. At our core is a simple belief: education transforms lives, and every child — regardless of background or need — deserves the very best.

The Role

Reporting directly to the DoE and working closely with all members of the central team you will:

• Ensure all areas of the central office are cleaned to a high standard, including offices, corridors, training room and communal spaces.
• Support the DoE with Wessex Teach training events in setting up and clearing, including purchasing of consumables for these events
• Carry out routine and deep cleaning tasks as required.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and report any maintenance issues.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including COSHH regulations.
• Work collaboratively with site and admin teams to support the smooth running of the central team.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application process via:
👉 www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact us at [email protected]

Safeguarding Statement

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an Enhanced DBS check Child Barred List check and satisfactory references.  We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.  This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.  As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.  Applicants are advised that it is an offence to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Housekeeper to join our team and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors. 

This is a vital role, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can be flexible and has a keen eye for detail. The postholder will also be required to travel to local amenities to purchase provisions, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

• A collaborative, supportive and values-driven working environment
• High-quality professional development
• A generous benefits package including pension scheme, a health cash plan, bike and tech scheme, wellbeing support, and more (subject to qualifying period)