Painter and Decorator

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Location
• Upper Dicker / Eastbourne
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Thursday, November 27, 2025
• Job Summary

• Bede's Trust requires two experienced and meticulous individuals to join the Facilities and Maintenance Department as a Painter and Decorator.

  The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and preserving the appearance of the school site, including all internal and external buildings and outbuildings. This role involves carrying out a full range of decorating duties to ensure a safe, visually appealing and well-maintained learning and working environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The work often requires careful coordination around the school's operational schedule, including work during school holidays.

  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to work collaboratively as part of a welcoming team, has excellent knowledge and skills of painting and decorating techniques, working knowledge of different paint types, materials and their application. They must have proven professional experience as a painter and decorator, preferably in a commercial or institutional setting such as a school.

  A driving licence is essential for this position as travel between the Senior School and Prep School is required along with a recognised qualification in Painting and Decorating, such as a NVQ/SVQ Level 2 OR City and Guilds/Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating.

  These are Full Time, Permanent positions, working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year consisting of 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

  Offering an attractive salary between £30,000 - £33,000 (Dependent on experience) 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:Thursday 27th November 2025 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