Housekeeper

Nursery Housekeeper

Acorn Early Years – Burton Latimer Nursery

Part time - 07:30-13:30 Monday - Friday - 30 hours per week

Acorn Early Years is looking for a reliable, hardworking and proactive Housekeeper to join our team at Burton Latimer Nursery. This is an important role in helping us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children, staff and families.

Our nursery in Burton Latimer is the largest within the Acorn group.

We provide full and part-time care for up to 92 children aged from four months to four years. Our opening hours are from 7.15 am to 6.15 pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

The nursery is situated on a half-acre site next to the football club and sports field. It is purpose-built, featuring large and airy rooms with underfloor heating. Our facility includes spacious indoor areas and an extensive outdoor play space designed for both our Acorns (children under 18 months) and our Squirrels and Oaks (children over 18 months). Outdoor play is a fundamental part of Acorn's philosophy, and the children benefit from outdoor activities every day, regardless of the weather. Our pre-schoolers also enjoy Forest School sessions, led by our in-house Forest School leader, Lucy, in designated areas of the garden and at our local pocket park.

We are fortunate to have a beautiful and expansive outdoor area, featuring a large bespoke climbing frame and slide that offers children physical challenges and opportunities for exploration. Additionally, our onsite allotment allows children to plant vegetables, learn about their development, and nurture them until they can harvest their crops to use in their meals, effectively witnessing the journey from seed to plate. 

About the Role

As a Nursery Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the nursery. You will work closely with the nursery team to ensure that all environments are safe, well‑organised and fully equipped to support high‑quality care and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery
• Ensure bathrooms, changing areas and communal spaces are clean, hygienic and well stocked
• Clean and clear eating areas, including tables and chairs after use
• Manage laundry to ensure bedding, flannels and other items are always clean and available
• Ensure all areas are adequately stocked with essential items such as bibs, tabards and paper towels
• Carry out general cleaning duties, including dusting and maintaining tidy environments
• Follow all health & safety, COSHH and safeguarding procedures in line with Acorn policies
• Actively report any concerns or issues to the Nursery Manager
• Work flexibly as part of the nursery team and support where needed, including occasional room cover

What We’re Looking For

• A reliable, flexible and positive team player
• A strong understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards
• A professional and proactive approach to work
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development
• A commitment to supporting a safe and nurturing environment for children

Our Values

We are looking for someone who reflects Acorn’s core values:

• Personal
• Professional
• Nurturing
• Nature‑focused
• Ethical

Why Join Acorn Early Years?

At Acorn, we are dedicated to creating inclusive, welcoming environments where both children and staff can thrive. We value our teams and support ongoing development and growth.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% Childcare discount Pro-rata according to contracted hours
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cyclescheme
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme