Reflections Nursery and Forest School is recruiting a full-time Housekeeper to work 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
The role of a Housekeeper is to maintaining a clean, tidy and safe nursery, supporting the Nursery Team in ensuring all children can play, develop and learn safely.
The Nursery is a busy 170 place setting and members of the cleaning team have to ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness are upheld at all times.
We require a hard working, team player with an eye for attention to detail to join our team preferably with cleaning experience, however, full training will be given.
Duties:
* Cleaning all classrooms, communal areas and offices
* Ensuring all rooms, including bathrooms and changing areas have all required resources, such as paper towels, soap, nappies etc.
* Maintaining the stock room, including regular stocktaking
* Ordering supplies
* Keeping a cleaning schedule
* Managing recycling and refuse, including monitoring collection
* Cleaning of all surfaces, windows and equipment
* Ensuring all areas such as reception and common areas kept clean and tidy
* Assisting with clearing up after lunches
* Providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nursery
* Follow Health and Safety procedures to ensure the well-being of all children
Requirements:
* Previous experience of cleaning/housekeeping in a nursery/day care/school setting
* Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety practices in a nursery/day care/school setting
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
* Ability to work independently
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in providing a safe, clean environment for children
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Company Events
* Cycle 2 Work Scheme
* Sick pay
* Additional leave for long service
* Professional development opportunities
* Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
* Employee discount
Reflections Nurseries Ltd. is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children, staff and volunteers attending the setting and all positions will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS and suitable references being obtained.
Little Dukes is part of the Dukes Education family - A group of nurseries, schools and colleges located throughout Europe. We are united in our common goal to provide exceptional educational opportunities to children of all ages. Our Vision is to offer the best pedagogical approaches, such as Montessori and Forest School, but with the flexibility for our members of staff to shine, grow and develop along with the children and families they support.
You will be required to complete our application form and follow our safer recruitment procedures, which includes carrying out Enhanced DBS checks.