Housekeeper (Part Time - Mornings)

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Part Time
• Location
• Hailsham, BN27 3QH
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Job Summary

• Bede's Trust requires three reliable and detail-oriented individuals to join our Senior School in Upper Dicker as Housekeepers.

  The successful candidates will be responsible for provide 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 is provided.

  These are Part Time, Permanent positions working 52 weeks per year from Monday - Friday consisting of the following hours:

  • 2 roles of 22.5 hours per week, working 08:30 - 13:00 per day.
  • 1 role of 20 hours per week, working 08:30 - 12:30 per day.
  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 of £12.60 per hour (£12.71 per hour from April 2026) (Full Time Equivalent £26,279.57 from April 2026 the FTE will be £26,508.99 per annum) 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
  • 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

  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 12th March 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