Housekeeping Supervisor

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Part Time
• Location
• Upper Dicker/Eastbourne
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Wednesday, October 8, 2025
• Job Summary

• Bede's Trust requires two proactive and supportive individuals to join us as Housekeeping Supervisors at our Senior and Prep School.

  The Housekeeping Supervisors will be responsible for leading, motivating, and managing a team of cleaning operatives to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation are consistently met across all designated areas. This role plays a critical part in operational efficiency, quality assurance, and staff development, directly contributing to a positive environment

  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has strong verbal and written communication skills having the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure. They will have knowledge of different types of cleaning chemicals with exceptional knowledge of COSHH. Previous experience of working in a school setting is preferred.

  We will be offering two roles with the following terms:

  Housekeeping Supervisor (Mornings)

  • Monday - Friday

  • 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

  • 6.00am - 2.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid break per day.

  Housekeeping Supervisor (Afternoons)

  • Monday - Friday

  • 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

  • 12.00pm - 8.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid break per day.

  Please state within your application which role you’re interested in applying to.

  Location:These roles will mainly be situated at our Senior School in Upper Dicker with travel to our Prep School in Eastbourne each week.

  Offering an attractive salary of £27,374.55 per annum (£14 per hour / Full Time Equivalent £29,199.52) 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

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School and 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.

  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:Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 8.00am.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