Nursery Cleaner

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Training through KP Academy

Wellbeing & rewards

Job summary

Kids Planet Austhorpe is hiring a part-time Nursery Cleaner to keep our spaces safe, hygienic and welcoming for children. This role runs 12.5 hours per week, 6pm–8:30pm, with a friendly, proactive cleaner able to follow hygiene guidelines.

Experience of cleaning preferred; COSHH knowledge helpful. We offer a competitive salary, enhanced holiday allowance and supportive team in a small, family‑run setting with great transport links.

Qualifications

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

Cleaning experience

Health and safety knowledge

Proactive attitude

Job description

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 Austhorpe as a Nursery Cleaner! This is a part-time role based on 12.5 hours per week, working 6pm-8:30pm.

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 Austhorpe?

A small nursery with a family feel

Good location with great transport links

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.

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