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Kido Camden Nursery & Preschool

Nursery Housekeeper

Kido Schools
Facilities & Security
Facilities & Security
£27,000/Year
Full-time, Entry Level
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Description

Location
Kido Camden Nursery & Preschool, Spiritualist Temple, Rochester Square, London NW1 9RY

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
Up to £27,000 per annum

About the Role
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Housekeeper, you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You will take ownership of making the nursery look beautiful and ensure it is always ready for inspection from environmental health. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and sanitising all equipment, tidying away clutter, keeping floors clear, and maintaining outstanding levels of cleanliness throughout the nursery. You will adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures at all times and promote excellent hygiene practices. You will also be aware of and comply with Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. Promoting a culture of safety, wellbeing, and protection for all children through safe working practices is essential. You will support your team with other duties as needed to help maintain a supportive and inclusive culture. Effective communication to ensure all stock is ordered and organised will also be part of your role.

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role is desirable but not essential. Enthusiasm and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are required.

About you
You are reliable, hardworking and take pride in your work. You have a positive attitude and are committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment for children and staff. You understand the importance of safeguarding and are able to work within safeguarding policies, escalating any concerns appropriately. You are a team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but knowledge of COSHH and EHO regulations is advantageous. A willingness to learn and adhere to all health and safety and safeguarding policies is essential.

Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
- Your birthday off
- 100% free childcare (subject to availability and terms)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free staff lunches
- Enhanced sick pay
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub access
- Cycle to work scheme

Benefits
Take ownership for making your nursery look beautiful and for it to be always ready for inspection from environmental health Clean and sanitise all of our equipment, tidy away clutter, keep floors clear and make Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures at all times Promote excellent hygiene practices in the nursery and maintain outstanding levels of cleanliness Be aware of, and comply with, EHO and COSHH regulations Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and protection for all children through safe working practices Help your team with other duties as needed so that we have a supportive and inclusive culture Work within Kïdo Schools Safeguarding policy and escalate any concerns appropriately Communicate in an effective and timely way to ensure all stock is ordered and organised What’s next? If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected] Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/ Safer Recruitment All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see . Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. *If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848 *Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
Expiry date: 04/11/2026
Nursery Housekeeper
Company:
Kido Schools
Salary:
£27,000/Year
Job Type:
Full-time, Entry Level
Location:
Kido Camden Nursery & Preschool