Housekeeper

Busy Bees Nurseries; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Birthday off

Job summary

Busy Bees in Biggleswade is seeking a Nursery Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for children, parents, and staff. You will work as part of our UK’s leading nursery group, contributing to hygienic spaces that support the Bee Curious curriculum and overall well-being of our community.

No formal qualifications are required, and experience in cleaning or housekeeping is preferred.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Nursery team to ensure high levels of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Nursery.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures during cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hygiene standards

Friendly, reliable, flexible

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

At Busy Bees, we believe in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff. Join the UK’s leading nursery group and help ensure that every child’s learning space is hygienic, safe, and enjoyable.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About Our Nursery

Join our dedicated and friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a 15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain qualifications and support career progression within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic team.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

What To Expect As a Nursery Housekeeper

• Work in partnership with the Nursery team to ensure that a high level of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the Nursery.
• Whilst cleaning, you will ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.

What We’re Looking For

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible.

Help us keep our environment welcoming and safe for all – apply today!