HOUSEKEEPER

Commencing – ASAP

Term Time Only

30 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

(1-hour unpaid break each day)

Salary – £25,989 FTE

Actual Salary – £17,830.29 p.a.

Are you practical, reliable and motivated by creating clean, welcoming spaces? Do you take pride in the details that help our school feel calm, safe and ready for learning every single day?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to help maintain a high‑quality environment across our growing school community. This is a varied, practical and highly valued role at the heart of the Academy, ensuring that our buildings remain safe, clean and inviting throughout the day.

As our Housekeeper, you will play a key part in keeping the Academy running smoothly, supporting both daily operations and special events, and working closely with our Site & Caretaking Co‑ordinator and wider site team. You will:

·        Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all student, staff and public areas.

·        Keep internal and external spaces tidy, including litter collection and bin emptying.

·        Ensure Reception and Leadership areas are consistently presentable for visitors.

·        Monitor cleaning supplies and liaise with the Site & Caretaking Co‑ordinator and outsourced cleaning teams.

·        Follow all health and safety procedures, including COSHH and manual handling requirements.

·        Support small kitchen areas, ensuring good hygiene, correct waste disposal and daily dishwasher use.

·        Assist with event setup and clear‑down, and report any defects or issues promptly.

This is a key opportunity to contribute to a thriving and expanding school community, including our newly launched Sixth Form. If you’re a dependable team player with a strong work ethic, an eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 2^nd February 2026, 9am

Interviews: Friday 6^th February 2026