Housekeeper

Busy Bees Childcare; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Peacehaven is seeking a caring Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for children. You will be responsible for keeping nursery rooms fresh, following cleaning routines, and creating a cheerful atmosphere. Ideal candidates will be friendly, dependable and committed to creating safe spaces. Competitive pay and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay - £12.30 per hour

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Qualifications

• Pride in maintaining a clean and tidy space.
• Experience in cleaning or housekeeping is a bonus.
• Understanding of creating a safe environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Keep nursery rooms and shared spaces sparkling and fresh.
• Follow cleaning routines to ensure health and happiness.
• Check supplies and help keep the team organized.
• Create a cheerful environment for children and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Friendly attitude

Job description

✨ Help Our Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery Sparkle in Stansted! We're buzzing with excitement as we open our brand-new nurseryy in Stansted and we're looking for a caring, cheerful Housekeeper to keep everything clean and cosy, giving our children the best start in life! Join our founding team and help create a warm, safe haven where tiny hands explore and little feet toddle across sparkly floors!

Why You'll Love Working With Us As A Housekeeper

• Competitive pay- £12.30 per hour
• Career growth - Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday off - Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% childcare discount - Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 days holiday - Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & family support - Helping you through life's big moments
• Health & wellbeing resources - Access to Hive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme - Because a healthy commute is a happy commute
• Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance

What You'll Be Doing As A Housekeeper

Keeping nursery rooms and shared spaces sparkling and fresh

Following cleaning routines that keep everyone healthy and happy

Checking supplies and helping the team stay stocked and organised

Creating a cheerful, calming environment for children, families, and colleagues

What Makes You a Perfect Housekeeper

You've got an eye for detail and take pride in your work

You're friendly, dependable, and love helping others

Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is a bonus—but not a must

You understand the importance of a safe and tidy space for little ones

If you have experience working with children-whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you're ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we'd love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK. At Busy Bees, our mission is built on care, quality, value, and service-creating an inspiring environment where little learners flourish.

✨ This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!