Nursery Domestic Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Nursery Domestic Assistant to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in their nursery environment. You will contribute to a safe and welcoming space for children and families. This role involves managing supplies and ensuring prompt waste removal within flexible hours. Competitive salary and staff benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension schemes

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Experience in handling key security procedures.
• Capable of reporting issues and repairs timely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across nursery spaces.
• Replenish supplies and manage waste effectively.
• Assist with nursery security and end-of-day lock-up.

Skills

Hygiene maintenance

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Job details

Grade UE02: £22,995 to £23,350 per annum pro-rata

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events (ACE)

Part-time: 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 17:30 - 20:30)

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our busy nursery team as a Nursery Domestic Assistant at Kings Buildings Campus.

You will play an essential role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our nursery environment, including playrooms, bathrooms, nappy change areas, dining rooms and public spaces. Your work will directly contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive setting for children, families, and staff.

The salary for this post is £22,995 to £23,350 per annum pro-rata.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Clean and maintain all areas of the nursery to the required hygiene and safety standards.
• Support the daily running of the nursery by replenishing supplies and ensuring waste is removed promptly.
• Follow security procedures, including safe handling of keys and assisting with end-of-day lock-up.
• Report repairs or issues promptly to the Nursery Management Team to ensure a safe environment.

Click to view a copy of the full job description.

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your online application:

• CV

Alternatively, please email your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] with name of the position in subject of your email.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 14th October 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.

Interviews will be held 2 weeks after closing date.