Job Description

Join us as a Housekeeping Supervisor at Bede's Trust.

Do you have a passion for leadership and maintaining exceptional standards? Bede's Trust is seeking two highly motivated and supportive Housekeeping Supervisors to oversee our cleaning operations at across two prestigious school in East Sussex.

This is a critical, hands-on role where you will lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated team of cleaning operatives with support from the Housekeeping Manager. Your leadership will be key to ensuring all areas of the school consistently meet the highest benchmarks for cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation. You will directly impact the daily experience of our pupils, staff and visitors by driving operational efficiency and guaranteeing quality.

We are looking for someone who is:

An exceptional communicator (verbally and in writing) who can create a positive and collaborative team culture. A resilient professional who maintains a positive attitude when working under pressure. Highly knowledgeable regarding different cleaning chemicals and possesses exceptional understanding of COSHH regulations.
Previous experience in a school environment is beneficial but not required, we value your leadership and expertise!

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.

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please visit our website here:

https://bedes.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/248/Housekeeping-Supervisor

Bede's cannot accept applications on Indeed and you must ensure to apply through our website via the link above before the closing date.

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:

Friday 8th August 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 Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,374.55 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/11/2025