St. Bedes Senior School
Housekeeper (Part-time, Evenings)
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Housekeeper (Part-time, Evenings)
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Vacancy Type
Permanent/Part Time
Location
Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH
School
Senior School
Application Deadline
Friday, August 14, 2026
Job Summary
Join the Team at Bede’s Trust: Housekeepers (Senior School)
Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and proud of delivering a high standard of work? Bede’s Trust is looking for dedicated individuals to join our housekeeping team at our beautiful Senior School site in Upper Dicker.
As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in the daily life of the school, ensuring our pupils and staff enjoy a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
The Role
You will be part of a supportive team responsible for providing a comprehensive cleaning service across all areas of the school. Your focus will be on quality, efficiency, and maintaining the first-class standards our community expects.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive Cleaning: Maintain various school areas to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Safety & Compliance: Apply a working knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures when handling cleaning materials and chemicals.
- Equipment Care: Ensure all cleaning machinery and tools are correctly maintained, stored, and reported to our Housekeeping Supervisor if repairs are needed.
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery.
About You
We are looking for individuals who take initiative and enjoy being part of a busy, purposeful environment.
- Experience: Previous cleaning experience is a plus, but not essential - we value the right attitude most!
- Skills: Strong attention to detail and a reliable work ethic.
- Knowledge: An understanding of COSHH is preferred, though training is available.
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What We Offer
- Full Training: We will provide you with all the knowledge you need to succeed.
- Uniform: A professional uniform is provided for all Housekeeping staff.
- Environment: The opportunity to work in a stunning school by the sea as part of a friendly, dedicated team.
We will be offering permanent, part-time position, consisting of 20 hours per week, 4.00pm - 8.00pm, Monday - Friday, 52 weeks per year.
There is a requirement to work 2 Saturdays of Open Morning, 4 Saturdays of Easter Holidays and the 6 Saturdays of Summer School.
Offering an hourly rate salary of £12.71 per hour along with a range of staff benefits including:
- A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- A generous company pension with salary exchange options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail Discounts
- Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership
- Eye care vouchers
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
- Complimentary Lunch provided
- An idyllic working location by the sea!
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.
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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.
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
Friday 14th August 2026 at 8am.
Bede’s Trust Commitment
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 pupils 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.
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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