Housekeeper

Role Overview

Little Explorers Nursery in Knighton, part of Grandir UK, is looking for a cleaner to help maintain a spotless, safe, and hygienic environment across the nursery. The salary is £26,437 FTE, depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews.

This is a child-focused setting that offers a supportive atmosphere, flexible working, strong benefits, and opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Why This Nursery Stands Out

You will be joining a friendly team that places real value on respect, support, and development. The workplace is designed to feel positive and welcoming, with a strong sense of teamwork and care for one another.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep the children’s and staff washrooms clean and hygienic each day.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas throughout the nursery.
• Sweep and mop the hard flooring surfaces.
• Remove waste from all general rubbish bins.
• Carry out a weekly wipe-down of skirting boards.
• Clean glass panels in doors, along with door handles.
• Wipe down windowsills on a weekly basis.
• Perform a monthly deep clean of nursery carpets.
• Complete a thorough monthly dusting of the nursery.

Nursery Environment

The nursery has recently been refreshed and features bright, modern spaces that are designed to support comfort, curiosity, and learning.

• Sweet Peas for babies and younger toddlers: a cosy area for rest, sensory exploration, and early discovery, with an integrated changing space.
• Daisies and Preschool: an open-plan room that supports creativity, independence, and school readiness through both adult-led and child-led activities.

Children transition between rooms according to their individual readiness, supporting a child-centred approach.

Learning, Family, and Community

The setting follows an early years curriculum that promotes creativity, independence, communication, physical development, problem-solving, and understanding of the world. Bespoke programmes such as Make & Bake, Innovate & Investigate, and Health & Self are also used to build confidence and help prepare children for school.

The team works closely with families through regular updates on the Grandir UK app, plus seasonal events, celebrations, and Stay and Play sessions that keep parents involved in nursery life. Outdoor learning is encouraged through lawned play areas, a sandpit, loose-parts resources, and gardening activities. Children also take part in Sing and Sign, creative and sensory experiences, and community outings such as trips to local shops to support learning about healthy living and the wider world.

Benefits and Perks

• 33 days of annual leave, bank holidays included, with 3 of those days taken during the Christmas shutdown.
• A full Christmas and New Year closure period.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Substantial childcare discount.
• £500 referral reward for recommending a friend.
• Employer pension contributions through the company scheme.
• Statutory Sick Pay available from day one.
• Life assurance cover for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work, based on colleague voting.
• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave paid for up to 4 weeks.
• Compassionate leave paid for up to 2 weeks.
• Miscarriage leave paid for up to 2 weeks.
• An extra Wellbeing Day, giving you one additional day off.
• The Grand Event allowance, offering up to an extra week of annual leave to attend an important life event after 2 years of service.
• Access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at retailers and brands such as ASOS, gyms, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• 24-hour remote GP access.
• Medical cashback support for dental care, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Year-round recognition, rewards, and team celebrations, including a month dedicated to celebrating the workforce in May.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine pathways for progression.
• A sustainability-focused culture supported by Carbon Literacy training and Eco Schools accreditation.

Additional Information

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position. The company is an equal opportunity employer and selects candidates on merit.

To help manage recruitment efficiently, AI-assisted tools may be used for application screening and reference checks. Final hiring decisions remain with the team.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the vacancy may close early.

Housekeeping Notes

Branding and source-site references have been removed for republishing. No external application links are included.