Domestic Team Leader

Location: Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9QE Salary: £20,044.04 – £26,254.53 per annum (actual) Hours: 32.5 – 36 hours per week, 6 days per week Contract: Permanent, Part Time Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday 9th October 2026 Job Reference: EDV/2026/US/97301

About This Role

Uppingham Boarding and Day School is seeking an experienced Domestic Team Leader to guide one of our House Domestic teams — a team dedicated to making our school feel welcoming, well-kept, and truly homely.

In this key role, the impact of your leadership will be felt every day, helping create calm, comfortable, and high-quality spaces where pupils and staff can flourish.

Your working day runs from 8.30am to 2.25pm, offering a predictable daytime routine that fits seamlessly around family life, studies, or other commitments – ideal for those seeking meaningful work within family-friendly hours. A daily hot lunch is also provided throughout term time, and our extensive added benefits include free Westfield Healthcare, discounts, and free membership of our Sports Centre.

As a Domestic Team Leader, you'll ensure our pupil homes always look their best. Your leadership helps create warm, well-maintained environments that feel like a home-from-home.

The Role

Working closely with managers and alongside your team, you'll take a hands-on role in driving the success of our cleaning operations. You'll plan effective cleaning schedules, carry out quality checks, manage stock and supplies, and play a key part in welcoming, training, and mentoring new staff. Just as importantly, your energy and encouragement will inspire your team to achieve their very best.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone experienced or who can demonstrate the right attributes and a willingness to learn, the confidence to work independently, and the ability to lead by example. You'll bring a meticulous eye for detail. Just as essential are your communication skills and your warm and proactive approach when working with pupils and colleagues – fostering trust and ensuring a positive experience for everyone you support.

Previous supervisory experience Previous cleaning experience Knowledge of cleaning procedures Effective communication skills Reasonable numeracy and literacy Ability to organise workload and balance priorities to meet deadlines Excellent attention to detail Knowledge of health & safety requirements (desirable) An understanding of COSHH (desirable) Previous experience of using industrial cleaning equipment (desirable) Hours Available

We currently have several positions available, offering the chance to join a supportive team where your contribution is valued. Working 6 days per week, we have various shift patterns between 32.5 to 36 hours per week:

5.25 hours per day, from 8.30am to 2.25pm. This role is for 36 weeks per year, plus an additional 105 annual clean down hours 6 hours per day, from 6.00am to 12.30pm, 52 weeks per year Additionally, we have morning central cleaning positions across our teaching and office buildings available from 6am. Many of our staff combine various House and Central Cleaning roles.

What We Offer

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

Free Westfield Healthcare Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee) Free staff lunches in term-time School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff) Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Services Free annual flu jabs Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer Recognised as a "Mindful" employer Favourable rates and terms with local nursery Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff If you are a natural leader with a passion for teamwork and take real pride in maintaining the highest standards, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

You may have experience in the following: Domestic Team Leader, Cleaning Team Leader, Cleaning Supervisor, Domestic Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor, Housekeeping Team Leader, Head Housekeeper, Domestic Services Supervisor, Facilities Team Leader, Cleaning Manager, Domestic Assistant, Senior Cleaner, etc