Flexi Housekeeper

N Family Club; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,823 - 19,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Referral Bonuses

Nursery Benefits

Welcome bonus up to £1,000

Wellbeing events

Job summary

N Family Club in Reading, Berkshire is seeking a Flexi Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe nursery environment. The role supports our nursery team, parents and children daily with high cleaning standards and hygienic facilities.

You will work in partnership with staff, follow COSHH guidelines, and help with laundry and general duties. We offer flexible hours, competitive pay and a supportive team culture within the UK’s innovative early years group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
• Good knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with Nursery team to maintain high cleaning standards for smooth daily operations.
• Be welcoming to children, parents, staff and visitors at all times.
• Water and maintain indoor and outdoor plants.
• Keep communal areas well presented and inviting.
• Report damage or faulty equipment to nursery management promptly.
• Maintain hygiene standards in bathrooms and changing areas.
• Report cleaning provisions needs within budget to front of house.
• Carry out daily laundry duties as required.
• Ensure cleaning products are suitable for nursery use and stored per COSHH guidelines.
• Assist with deliveries and distribution throughout the nursery.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Job description

Flexi Housekeeper

Department: Nursery Flexi

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Reporting To: Morven Herasimtschuk

Compensation: £14.39 - £14.50 / hour

Description

We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early‑years education provider.

At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum‑led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!

Our Flexi Housekeeper at N Family Club will create and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for our nursery team, parents and children each day. Providing your best knowledge and experience to allow you to make your mark and help N realise our vision of being the highest quality and most loved, early years education group in the UK. To be successful in this role, you will: Go Beyond, Be Outstandingly Outstanding and Play as a Team.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Work in partnership with the Nursery team to provide high standards of cleaning to ensure the smooth running of the nursery each day;
• Be welcoming to children, parents, staff and visitors at all times;
• Ensure all plants both internally and externally are watered and well kept;
• Ensure all communal areas, including the welcome areas and parent areas are well presented, attractive and inviting at all times;
• Report any damage or faulty equipment immediately to the nursery management team and remove it if necessary;
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene of all bathrooms and nappy changing areas throughout the day;
• Report to the front of house any cleaning provisions required (within budget);
• Carry out daily laundry duties as required;
• Ensure cleaning products and materials are appropriate for a nursery environment and stored and used in line with COSHH guidelines;
• Take in deliveries and distribute through the nursery;
• Promote good hygiene standards throughout the nursery, encouraging good hygiene alongside the nursery team;
• Responsible for always adhering to the company's H&S policy: "Statement of Intent"
• Support the kitchen with cleaning duties in the absence of the kitchen team;
• You may occasionally be required to support our Educators in the rooms which will require interacting with the children and safeguarding children at all times

Experience:

• Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role;
• Good Knowledge of COSHH and understanding of Health and Safety best practices.

Personal attributes:

• A passionate and caring person who loves working alongside children and families;
• Conscious of the use of hazardous materials in the nursery and how to work with them safely;
• Ability to work in a fast paced and busy environment;
• Positive outlook (someone who always sees the glass as half full);
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude;
• A love for customer service (you want to make people happy);
• High energy brought to every task you take on, and a solutions driven approach to problems.

The N Advantage package

• Competitive pay – £14.39ph - £14.50ph (including 12.07% holiday entitlement), based on experience and dedication.
• Flexible hours that suit your lifestyle –Choose when you work.
• Daily Perks –Complimentary lunch and drinks every day.
• Referral Bonuses –Earn up to £1,000 for every friend you refer who joins N Family Club.
• Socials & wellbeing – Annual parties like our Festive Winter Party and Summer BBQ, team events, and our Wellbeing Week.
• Amazing discounts – save on groceries, shopping, fitness and more
• Nursery Benefits - exemption from our nursery joining & acceptance fees
• Flexibility to join permanently – If you choose to join us permanently, you may receive a welcome bonus of up to £1,000!

Why N Reading? Join our fantastic team at this vibrant 135-place nursery in the heart of Reading, Berkshire.

Getting here is a breeze! With the number 81 bus stopping right outside and plenty of free local parking, your commute is as easy as it gets.

Why N Family Club?

At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.

Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.

What’s next?

If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!

If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.