Job Description

Purpose of Role   

Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, this role is crucial in ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of students. We are seeking a responsible Housekeeping staff with 2–3 years of relevant experience in a school or child supervision setting.

About Sancta Maria

Sancta Maria International School is an international curriculum, co-educational day school in Hyderabad. The school is part of the Saint Mary’s Educational Society, founded in 1982. Founded in 2010, we are a Cambridge Pathway School offering a seamless progression from Cambridge Early Years to Grade 12. Sancta Maria is also a Cambridge-approved Professional Development Centre offering a range of Cambridge-assessed qualifications in teaching and learning.

Our vision is to unlock the potential of every learner for a better world. We value our community relationships with parents and families, and together, we do the best for our children as partners and critical friends. Sancta Maria is driven by the motto ‘In Omnia Excellentia’, which means ‘Excellence in Everything’.

ISP Principles  

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.  

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.  

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.  

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.   

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.  

Key Responsibilities   

• Perform cleaning duties to maintain the school's cleanliness.
• Ensure hygiene standards are met.
• Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• Monitor and report on cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with school staff to address cleaning needs.
• Strong cleaning and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Knowledge of cleaning best practices and equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and operate cleaning equipment.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.