Nursery Cleaner

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Training programme (KP Academy)

Birthday day off

Wellbeing rewards

80% childcare discount

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ashton is seeking a part-time Nursery Cleaner to join our team on a 20-hour-per-week basis, covering maternity leave. This temporary role focuses on keeping nursery spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for children.

Experience in cleaning and awareness of health and safety regulations are preferred. We offer training, supportive team, and a friendly work environment with competitive pay and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning in a nursery or similar setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations.
• Friendly and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Keeping all areas of the nursery clean, tidy, and safe for children and staff.
• Carrying out regular cleaning tasks, including floors, surfaces, and shared spaces.
• Following hygiene and safety guidelines to maintain a healthy environment.

Skills

Experience of cleaning

Health and safety COSHH regulations

Job description

Nursery Cleaner

CAPTION:

• Company: Kids Planet Day Nurseries
• Salary: £10.90 to £12.76 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NW
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 12 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Ashton as a Nursery Cleaner! This is a part-time role based on 20 hours per week and a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

We're now looking for a Nursery Cleaner to join our team, helping us maintain safe, hygienic, and comfortable spaces where children can thrive.

Why Kids Planet Ashton?

• On a good commuting route
• Established, long standing team
• Fantastic environment and a friendly feel
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Nursery Cleaners:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Cleaner:

• Keeping all areas of the nursery clean, tidy, and safe for children and staff.
• Through carrying out regular cleaning tasks, including floors, surfaces, and shared spaces.
• By following hygiene and safety guidelines to maintain a healthy environment.

What a Nursery Cleaner needs:

• Experience of cleaning.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations.
• A friendly and proactive approach.

Sound like the place for you?

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.