Job overview
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Domestic Assistant to join our Domestic Services team at Kent College, Canterbury for a period of maternity leave.
Domestic Assistants at Kent College are responsible for ensuring the residential properties of Kent College (including boarding houses) are cleaned to a high standard.
The Domestic Assistant will work in a team and will assist the House Managers and the Head of Domestic Services as and when required in all areas of the school.
This is a great opportunity to take on a vital role in the School’s boarding community, really contributing to the service we provide to our pupils.
The position
The position is 15 hours per week, for 42 weeks of the year on a rota basis. A level of flexibility will be required on how the weeks are worked across the full year. The position will be fixed term, up to one year, for the period of maternity leave.
Working hours, salary: 15 hours per week, up to 12 months, £12.60 per hour (£26,208 FTE) as fixed term contract.
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: Up to 12 months
Job ID: 1511511
Start date: As Soon As Possible
Closing date: 19th October 2025
Note: If a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Safeguarding
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities and encourage applicants from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are underrepresented in our community.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including: contributory pension scheme (TPT), private healthcare with Benenden, free hot drinks and snacks, tuition fee remission, free car parking, Employee Assistance Programme, and a variety of discounts and benefit schemes. We are a Real Living Wage employer.
Application
Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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