Nursery Housekeeper - Sunbeams Nursery

MiChild Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

80% childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Staff meals

Annual leave

Job summary

MiChild Group’s Sunbeams Nursery in Atherton is seeking a Nursery Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment for young children. The role is 16 hours per week with shifts Mon/Fri 3pm–6pm and Tue–Thu 4pm–7pm. You will clean all nursery areas, report maintenance needs, and support safeguarding obligations.

We offer a competitive hourly rate from 12.75, 80% childcare discount from day one, wellbeing support, staff meals and other benefits as part of our caring team culture.

Qualifications

• DBS check required or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK (MiChild cannot sponsor visas)
• Commitment to safeguarding of children

Responsibilities

• Clean all nursery areas including toilets, kitchens, play rooms and staff areas
• Clean all surfaces (floors, walls, tiles) and maintain hygiene
• Report maintenance issues that affect cleaning
• Remove bottles and recyclables to the correct bin
• Ensure adequate stock for cleaning supplies and safety standards
• Support safeguarding of all children

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Safeguarding awareness

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

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."

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

Sunbeames 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 Sunbeames, 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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