Early Years Housekeeper

Nursery : Bright Horizons SpringfieldsDay Nursery and Preschool

Salary : £ 23,795 - £25,000 p / a

We are looking for a part time 10 hour per week (6-8pm) , nursery-based Housekeeper to join our Bright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool, situated 15 minute walk from Lichfield City Centre and close to Lichfield City train station.

The nursery offers OUTSTANDING standards of care and education, a long established reputation in the community and a passionate, friendly team.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 40% for first child (subject to availability)

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24 / 7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Keep the Nursery a clean and safe environment for the children, staff and families

Encourage and model behaviour, which is appropriate in a child environment, being professional at all times

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene of the children’s bathroom and nappy change areas throughout the day

To carry out daily laundry duties as required

To respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality, for example being aware of personal information regarding children

Be prepared to help where needed, including undertaking of certain domestic tasks within the nursery e.g., supporting over mealtimes and cleaning of equipment

What we’re looking for

Previous experience of cleaning within a domestic or commercial property

Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post

Sound knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements

Great communication skills, with both colleagues, children, and parents

We look forward to receiving your application!