Boarding House Cleaner - Flexible Part-Time, All Year Round
Job description
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Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint a Boarding House Cleaner - Flexible (Part-time, all year round).
We are looking for someone who is reliable and flexible to join the cleaning team. Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work across various boarding houses as required by the needs of the role.
Please see Job Description for full details about the role.
Please Note
For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.
For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on ‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.
To be considered, you will need to attach an updated CV.
If you are an internal candidate of Sevenoaks School applying please provide your updated CV and cover letter to the following email address, to be considered for this role.
The closing date for applications is 24/05/2026 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.
At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.
Key skills
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Application advice
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🏫 Highlight any school or educational facility cleaning experience at the top of your CV as this demonstrates relevant sector knowledge
🔒 Mention your DBS status prominently - the advert emphasises enhanced DBS with Children's Barred list check is mandatory
🕐 Emphasise your flexibility and availability for varied shifts across multiple boarding houses as this is a key requirement
🏠 Include any residential or accommodation cleaning experience as boarding houses require specialised cleaning approaches
📋 Quantify your cleaning experience: 'Maintained 15 student rooms daily' or 'Covered 3 different sites weekly'
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Maintained cleaning standards across 8 residential rooms daily, ensuring 100% compliance with health and safety protocols
- •Adapted cleaning schedules flexibly to cover 3 different accommodation sites weekly based on operational requirements
- •Completed enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding training for working in educational environments with young people
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Sevenoaks School's reputation for excellence makes this Boarding House Cleaner position particularly appealing, especially given my commitment to maintaining high standards in educational environments and my enhanced DBS clearance status.
My background in residential cleaning has equipped me with the skills to maintain hygienic, welcoming spaces for young people whilst working flexibly across multiple sites as operational needs require.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach cleaning different types of boarding house facilities?
- ›What cleaning products and equipment are you familiar with?
- ›How do you ensure hygiene standards in residential environments?
- ›What experience do you have with DBS checks and safeguarding procedures?
- ›How would you prioritise cleaning tasks across multiple boarding houses?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to be flexible with your working hours
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work independently without supervision
- ›How do you handle working in environments with young people around?
- ›Give an example of when you maintained high standards under time pressure
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to changing priorities
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to be flexible with your working hours
Describe a situation where you had to work independently without supervision