Nursery Housekeeper - Sunbeams Nursery

MIChild Group; Atherton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

80% childcare discount

Wellbeing sessions

Team awards and events

Annual leave up to 33 days

Uniform and meals provided

Job summary

MiChild Group is seeking a Nursery Housekeeper for Sunbeams Nursery in Atherton. The role is 16 hours per week with hours Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm and Tue-Thu 4pm-7pm. Salary starts from £12.75 per hour.

The nursery cares for up to 68 children and is part of MiChild’s Sunbeams operation. You will maintain cleanliness and support safeguarding and Ofsted practices in a welcoming setting. Benefits include 80% childcare discount from day one, staff wellbeing services, and annual leave.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the day nursery, including toilets, kitchen, play rooms and staff areas.
• Clean all surfaces: floors, paintwork, tiles and walls.
• Report maintenance issues that affect cleaning.
• Remove bottles and recyclables to the correct bin and ensure recycling where possible.
• Ensure shortages do not prevent cleaning.
• Complete high and low level dusting as required.
• Committed to safeguarding all children.

Job description

• Location: 23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, M46 9DF

• Position: Nursery Housekeeper
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Hours: Monday and Fridays (3pm-6pm) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (4pm-7pm)
• Salary: From £12.75/ph

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Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Sunbeams Nursery

Sunbeams Nursery is a warm and welcoming nursery in Atherton. We are proud to be rated “Good” by Ofsted and care for up to 68 children as part of the MiChild family.

Our nursery has been newly refurbished within the last year. We have three bright play spaces for children aged 0–2, 2–3 and 3–4 years. We also have a sensory exploration room where children can explore, relax and learn in a calm environment.

We have two lovely outdoor garden areas at the back of the nursery. One garden opens directly from the baby room. Our outdoor spaces are used daily for activities such as outdoor yoga, games and imaginative play.

At Sunbeams, we value teamwork and reflective practice. We support each other to learn, grow and develop our skills. As part of MiChild, staff wellbeing and appreciation are important to us, and we enjoy recognising and celebrating our team.

We are conveniently located on Bolton Old Road, just a five-minute walk from the local high street with shops and places to eat. Atherton train station is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several local bus routes nearby, making it easy to travel to work by public transport.

MiChild Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all areas of the nursery clean and tidy, reporting any potential maintenance issues to the Maintenance team:

• To clean all areas of the day nursery including toilets, kitchen, play rooms and staff areas
• To clean all surfaces of the day nursery including floors, paintwork, tiles and walls.
• Report any maintenance issues that prevent safe and efficient cleaning of these areas.
• To remove all bottles and recyclable materials to the relevant position or bin and ensuring anything recyclable is recycled.
• ensuring that shortages do not prevent cleaning.
• Ensure all high and low level dusting is completed.
• To be committed to the safeguarding of all children

This role is 16 hours per week- Hours: Monday and Fridays (3pm-6pm) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (4pm-7pm)

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

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