Housekeeper (Evenings, 25 hours per week)

Bede's Co; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Training

Uniform

Environment: Seaside school

30 days holiday (FT equivalent)

Pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

GP app access

Gym & pool facilities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Death in Service

Complimentary Lunch

Idyllic seaside location

Job summary

Bede’s Trust in Eastbourne is seeking a detail‑driven Housekeeper for the Prep School, evenings 4.00pm–9.00pm, 25 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. You will join a friendly housekeeping team ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will receive full training, a professional uniform, access to gym and pool facilities, retail discounts, and other benefits. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to reflect our diverse community.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Housekeeping Supervisors if repairs are needed.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Daily Lock up Duties: Responsible for the security of the school buildings at the end of each day. Duties include ensuring all relevant interior and exterior doors, windows and perimeter access points are fully closed and locked. Directly responsible for properly arming the main security and intrusion alarm system at the end of each day.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable work ethic

COSHH knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Housekeeper (Evenings, 25 hours per week)

Join the Team at Bede’s Trust: Housekeeper (Prep School)

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and proud of delivering a high standard of work? Bede’s Trust is looking for a dedicated individualto join our housekeeping team at our beautiful Prep School site in Eastbourne.

As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in the daily life of the school, ensuring our students 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 Housekeeping Supervisors if repairs are needed.

Team Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery.

Daily Lock up Duties: Responsible for the security of the school buildings at the end of each day. Duties include ensuring all relevant interior and exterior doors, windows and perimeter access points are fully closed and locked. Directly responsible for properly arming the main security and intrusion alarm system at the end of each day.

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.

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 positions, consisting of 25 hours per week, 4.00pm - 9.00pm, 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 a salary of £16,568.12 per annum (£12.71 per hour) (Full Time Equivalent £26,508.99) 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,

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.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. 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 [e-mail] .

Application Closing Date: Monday 19th October 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 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.