Housekeeper

N Family Club; St Albans; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance up to 35 days

Development fund £100

No uniforms

Childcare discount 40%

Cycle-to-work scheme

Loyalty rewards

Job summary

N Family Club in St Albans is recruiting a Housekeeper to maintain a safe, welcoming, and spotless environment across our nursery spaces, kitchens, and common areas.

You’ll work with the team to deliver high standards of cleanliness, manage laundry, follow COSHH guidelines, and ensure readiness for children and families each day. A caring, energetic attitude and prior housekeeping experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
• Knowledge of COSHH guidelines and an understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• A caring and passionate personality, with a genuine love for working with children and families.
• Experience of working with hazardous materials and know how to use them safely.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A love for customer service.
• High energy for every task you take on.

Responsibilities

• Work with the nursery team to keep everything sparkling clean and running smoothly.
• Help make the nursery feel warm and welcoming for children, parents, and visitors.
• Keep bathrooms and changing areas spotless.
• Spot any broken or faulty equipment and let management know so we can fix it fast.
• Stay on top of laundry and make sure we’re always stocked with the right cleaning supplies.
• Water the plants and keep the nursery feeling fresh and bright.
• Use the right products for a nursery environment, following COSHH guidelines to keep everyone safe.
• Welcome deliveries and make sure everything is kept in the right place.
• Be our hygiene hero – keeping our nursery safe, clean, and shining every day.

Skills

Cleaning experience

COSHH awareness

Health & Safety practices

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Housekeeper

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Reporting To: Lauren Savage

Compensation: £26,437 / year

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!

As a Housekeeper at N Family, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and spotless environment for our children, their parents, and our team. From sparkling classrooms to shining kitchens, you’ll take pride in keeping every corner of the nursery looking its best. We’re looking for someone who brings care, attention to detail, and a genuine sense of pride in their work. With your high standards and dedication, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.

Your key responsibilities

• Work with the nursery team to keep everything sparkling clean and running smoothly.
• Help make the nursery feel warm and welcoming for children, parents, and visitors.
• Keep bathrooms and changing areas spotless.
• Spot any broken or faulty equipment and let management know so we can fix it fast.
• Stay on top of laundry and make sure we’re always stocked with the right cleaning supplies.
• Water the plants and keep the nursery feeling fresh and bright.
• Use the right products for a nursery environment, following COSHH guidelines to keep everyone safe.
• Welcome deliveries and make sure everything is kept in the right place.
• Be our hygiene hero – keeping our nursery safe, clean, and shining every day.

Our Housekeepers should have...

• Previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
• Knowledge of COSHH guidelines and an understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• A caring and passionate personality, with a genuine love for working with children and families.
• Experience of working with hazardous materials and know how to use them safely.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, glass-half-full outlook.
• Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!
• A love for customer service.
• High energy for every task you take on.

The N Advantage package

• Competitive salary - £26,437 per annum
• Performance bonus - Up to £750 annually.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance - Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund - £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• No uniforms - £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
• Family-friendly - Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare - 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.

And that’s not all!

• Loyalty rewards - 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
• Referral scheme - Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts - Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support - Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Socials & Wellbeing - Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
• And much, much more!

Why N St Albans?

Our 143-place brand new nursery will be opening in 2027, in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire London.

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.

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