Housekeeper

N Family Club; St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,793 - 29,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£750 performance bonus

Industry-leading holiday allowance

Annual learning fund

Clothing allowance

Childcare discount

Job summary

A leading early-years education provider is looking for a Housekeeper in St Albans. You will ensure the nursery is clean, welcoming, and compliant with health guidelines. The ideal candidate should have previous cleaning experience, knowledge of safety practices, and a passion for working with children. This role offers a competitive salary of £26,437 per year, performance bonuses, and an extensive benefits package including up to 35 days of holiday and a development fund.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the nursery clean and welcoming.
• Manage laundry and cleaning supplies.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH guidelines.
• Report faulty equipment to management.

Skills

Cleaning or housekeeping experience

Knowledge of COSHH guidelines

Caring and passionate personality

Customer service

High energy

Job description

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!

Department: Nursery Operations

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Compensation: £26,437 / year

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 2026, 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.

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