Housekeeper

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd.; Wareham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops

Job summary

Tops Wareham Nursery in Wareham, Dorset, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment for children and staff. The role is part-time, 15 hours per week, paying £12.72 per hour, with duties across cleaning, laundry, and stock management.

You will join a friendly team in a well‑established day nursery, with safeguarding checks in place, and opportunities to contribute to high standards of hygiene and care.

Qualifications

• Takes pride in their work and has an eye for detail.
• Is reliable, organised and proactive.
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a childcare setting.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has previous cleaning or housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all areas of the nursery are clean, tidy, and well presented
• Cleaning toilets, nappy changing areas, and staff areas regularly
• Managing laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding
• Maintaining stock levels of cleaning materials and supplies
• Supporting staff in keeping rooms tidy and safe for children
• Adhering to health and safety and infection control standards at all times

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organisation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

Housekeeper

Location:Wareham, Dorset, United KingdomDorset

Job type: Part TimePermanent

Salary:£12.72 Hour

Contracted Hours:15hours per week

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe great childcare starts with great people. Since 1990, we have been creating inspiring early years environments where children thrive and colleagues are valued, supported, and given room to grow. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, every team member has a voice, a stake in our success, and real opportunities to shape their future.

With more than 30 nurseries across the South of England, we offer rewarding opportunities for Apprentices, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Managers, and Casual Staff who share our passion for outstanding early years care.

Proud winners of the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025, we are proud to be a place where people love to work and children love to learn.

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for children? We’re looking for a dedicated Nursery Housekeeper to support our team in maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout our nursery setting.

About the Nursery

Tops Wareham Nursery is a 47-place day nursery and preschool in the heart of Wareham, providing Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to preschool. We offer a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where children are supported to learn, play, and grow at their own pace. Located close to Wareham Forest and the Jurassic Coast, children enjoy regular outdoor learning experiences that reconnect them with nature. Our carefully planned environments are shaped around children’s interests, with themed rooms and garden spaces that encourage imagination, exploration, and fun. Other activities include cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, football fun, and tooth brushing, supporting confident, independent learners through play-based learning.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family.

• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
• Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!

What does the role involve?

• Ensuring all areas of the nursery are clean, tidy, and well presented
• Cleaning toilets, nappy changing areas, and staff areas regularly
• Managing laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding
• Maintaining stock levels of cleaning materials and supplies
• Supporting staff in keeping rooms tidy and safe for children
• Adhering to health and safety and infection control standards at all times

What are we looking for?

• Takes pride in their work and has an eye for detail
• Is reliable, organised, and proactive
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a childcare setting
• Can work independently as well as part of a team
• Has previous cleaning or housekeeping experience

Important Safeguarding Information

Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.