Housekeeper (Part-time, Early Mornings)

Bede's School Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays (full‑

Company pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Gym and pool access

Refer a Friend

Death in Service

Complimentary lunch

Seaside location

Job summary

Bede’s Trust in Eastbourne is seeking a detail-oriented Housekeeper to join the Prep School team. You will help provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff, with morning shifts and a permanent, part-time contract.

The role offers a supportive team, full training, uniform, and a range of staff benefits as part of a seaside school community.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a reliable work ethic.
• COSHH understanding preferred, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Cleaning: Maintain school areas to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Safety & Compliance: Apply COSHH procedures when handling cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Equipment Care: Maintain, store, and report cleaning machinery and tools as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Work with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

COSHH awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment handling

Safety procedures

Job description

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

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and proud of delivering a high standard of work? Bede’s Trust is looking for dedicated individuals to 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.

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 a permanent, part-time position, consisting of 15 hours per week, 5am - 8am, 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 an hourly rate salary of £12.71 per hour 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.

Application Closing Date: Friday 13th November 2026 at 8am.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

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.