Housekeeper

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Lewes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery group is seeking a House Keeper for their Lewes location. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the nursery, supporting children during mealtimes, and ensuring a safe and inviting environment. Candidates should have experience in cleaning and knowledge of health and safety standards. We offer a competitive salary, a supportive team, and various employee benefits, including childcare discounts and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning environments.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, tidy, and safe nursery areas.
• Support during mealtimes for a positive experience.
• Regular cleaning of floors, surfaces, and shared spaces.
• Follow hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Create engaging learning environments.

Skills

Experience of cleaning

Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations

Friendly and proactive approach

Job description

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family‑run business; we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Job Overview

Join Kids Planet Oldfield Road as a House Keeper! This role is based on 40 hours per week. We’re now looking for a House Keeper to join our team, helping us maintain safe, hygienic, and comfortable spaces where children can thrive and supporting during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.

Why Kids Planet Oldfield Road?

• A supportive and friendly team
• Good transport links
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&​Cs apply

What we offer our House Keepers:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a House Keeper:

• Keeping all areas of the nursery clean, tidy, and safe for children and staff.
• Providing support during mealtimes, assisting children and ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
• Carrying out regular cleaning tasks, including floors, surfaces, and shared spaces.
• Following hygiene and safety guidelines to maintain a healthy environment.
• Helping to maintain safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments for children.

What a Housekeeper needs:

• Experience of cleaning.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations.
• A friendly and proactive approach.

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Oldfield Road.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.