Housekeeper -Waterloo

Kido; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international organization is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join their vibrant team at a nursery in London. This role is pivotal in ensuring a welcoming and clean environment for children and visitors alike. You will be responsible for maintaining the nursery's cleanliness, supporting the team, and creating inspiring learning spaces. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about contributing to children's early development. Join this dynamic team and help foster a nurturing atmosphere for young learners.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Discounted childcare

Annual performance reviews

Company awards and celebrations

Access to healthcare cash plan

£500 referral bonus

Financial support via Hastee app

Perkbox discounts

24/7 employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the nursery.
• Support the nursery team with various cleaning tasks.
• Create inviting learning spaces for children.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Who are Kïdo?

We are an international organization operating in India, USA, and the UK. In the UK, all our nurseries are rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and are located in London and Windsor. We are expanding, opening 1-2 new nurseries each year! At Kido, we combine the best practices from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches, offering a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a mix of free and structured play, an engaging learning environment, and plenty of love, care, and attention lay the best foundation for children in their early years.

Visit our website - https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool Waterloo - 91, Cornwall Road, London SE1 8TH

Contact us at: 020 3131 3083

Our curriculum covers all key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, supporting children's development and fostering creativity, imagination, environmental awareness, and cultural understanding.

What will you do?

As a Housekeeper, you will ensure that Kïdo presents a welcoming, inviting environment for visitors, maintaining vibrant learning spaces, cleanliness, and orderliness. Your responsibilities include ensuring the nursery is tidy, laundry is completed, bins are emptied, and deliveries are stored properly.

You will work closely with the nursery team and be responsible for:

• Supporting maintenance and cleanliness of the nursery
• Tidying up, including emptying bins, cleaning surfaces, organizing, and laundry
• Being a team player and building positive relationships within the nursery
• Setting up inspiring indoor and outdoor learning spaces
• Maintaining an inviting front of house with fresh flowers, tidy shoes, and hung coats
• Performing any other duties reasonably requested by nursery staff

Salary up to £25,400 (full-time equivalent) with some flexibility on hours.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for long-term career development within a fast-growing international company
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Your birthday off if it falls on a working day
• Discounted childcare at our nurseries (subject to availability)
• Annual performance reviews and pay adjustments
• Company awards and celebrations twice a year
• Access to healthcare cash plan
• £500 referral bonus for recommending Kïdo
• Financial support via the Hastee app, including pay as you earn and financial literacy resources
• Perkbox discounts and offers, including wellness and fitness apps
• 24/7 employee assistance programme with confidential counselling
• Cycle to work scheme for purchasing bikes and accessories

*Note on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974:

Roles involving contact with children are exempt from this act. Certain convictions may be 'protected' and not disclosed or considered. Detailed guidance is available on the Ministry of Justice website or here. Shortlisted candidates will need to disclose unspent convictions before interview, and successful applicants will undergo checks including DBS and barred list verification.

If unsure about disclosure requirements, seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for guidance. More info on filtering and protected offences is available on the Ministry of Justice website.

Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ Phone: [phone], Text: 07824 113848

Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment procedures adhere to our safer recruitment policy, and all candidates must pass pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and barred list check. Applications are considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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