Housekeeper

Busy Bees In Portishead; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Sunderland is seeking a Nursery Housekeeper to maintain hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, be reliable, and flexible. Experience in cleaning or housekeeping is preferred but not essential. Join a supportive team dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. Competitive salary and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high level of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the nursery.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures while cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

At Busy Bees, we believe in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff. Join the UK’s leading nursery group and help ensure that every child’s learning space is hygienic, safe, and enjoyable.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Our beautiful Sunderland Fulwell nursery has an Ofsted rating of Good, and has a capacity of 82. We have a longstanding and dedicated team that has the children at the centre of everything that we do. We also have strong links with local care home. Local bus stops and metro stations 5 minutes walk in both directions.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive — offering huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to expect as a Nursery Housekeeper

• Work in partnership with the Nursery team to ensure that high level of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the Nursery.
• Whilst cleaning, you will ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.

What We’re Looking For

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible.

Help us keep our environment welcoming and safe for all - apply today!