St. Bedes Senior School
Housekeeper (Maternity Cover - Mornings)
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Vacancy Details
Type: Fixed Term/Part Time
Location: Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH
School: Senior School
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Job Summary
Bede's Trust requires a reliable and detail-oriented individual to join our Senior School in Upper Dicker as a Housekeeper.
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing a comprehensive cleaning service to all areas of the School, demonstrating consistent quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in accordance with the agreed standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who likes to be a part of a dedicated team ensuring the delivery of a first-class cleaning service. They will need to have a full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials, ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions. They will be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all equipment and machines, ensuring that any issues are reported to our Housekeeping Supervisors.
Previous cleaning experience is desirable, and full training and uniform are provided.
Job Details
This is a Part Time, Fixed Term position covering maternity leave for one year until January 2027, working 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year from Monday - Friday consisting of 08.30am - 12.30pm.
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There is a requirement to work two Saturdays of Open Morning, four Saturdays of Easter Holidays, and the six Saturdays of Summer School.
Hourly Rate: £12.71 (Full Time Equivalent £26,508.99 per annum)
Benefits:
- A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- A generous company pension with salary exchange options
- Retail Discounts
- Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted nationwide gym membership
- Eye care vouchers
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
- Complimentary Lunch provided
- Free onsite parking at the Senior School
Application Process
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities, and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.
For further information about the role, please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@bedes.org. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 7th July 2026 at 8am.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity, and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Safeguarding
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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