Cover Costume and Wardrobe Supervisor

• Vacancy Type
• Fixed Term/Part Time
• Location
• Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Monday, April 13, 2026
• Job Summary
• Bring the Stage to Life: Cover Costume and Wardrobe Supervisor

  Are you ready to play a starring role behind the scenes? Bede’s Performing Arts Department is looking for a creative and organised

  Cover Wardrobe Supervisorto join our vibrant Senior School community.

  From dazzling large-scale productions to intimate exam pieces, you will be the engine room of our costume department. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage our extensive wardrobe, source stunning new pieces, and use your technical skills to ensure every performer looks their best.

  What you’ll do:
  • Shape the Visuals:Sourcing and buying costumes to bring director visions to life.
  • Master the Details:Executing repairs and clever alterations to adapt our existing stock.
  • Own the Space:Ensuring the wardrobe runs like a well-oiled machine during the busiest times of the theatrical calendar.
  The Logistics:We offer incredible flexibility with a schedule that works for you. You’ll work two days per week (08:30–17:00) on days of your choice, plus guaranteed overtime for those "curtain up" moments (up to 28 days per year). This is a temporary, term-time-only role (33 weeks) covering a sickness absence.

  Offering an attractive hourly rate of £15.00 plus holiday pay 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

  • Electric Vehicle Scheme

  • 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

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

  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.

  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:Monday 13th April 2026 at 8am.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.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.
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document