Can you help us create a safe and sparkling place for children to learn and grow?
Behind every happy nursery is a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the important role they play in helping children thrive.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Nursery Cleaner to join our friendly team at Little Shipmates Day Nursery in Hythe, Southampton!
About Us
Little Shipmates Day Nursery was the very first nursery in the Little Shipmates Family. Our cosy, homely setting in Hythe provides a warm and welcoming environment where children, families, and staff feel part of one big family. Every day is filled with laughter, exploration, creativity, and learning, all within a nurturing environment where everyone belongs.
The Role
As our Nursery Cleaner, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the high standards our families expect. You'll take pride in ensuring every room is clean, tidy, and welcoming, helping to provide a safe, healthy environment where children can learn, play, and flourish.
Hours:
- 15 hours per week over 5 days (Monday - Friday)
- Preferably 6pm - 9pm each day, however flexibility can be given on working start and finish times permitting they are outside of the nursery core opening hours.
Pattern: All-year-round (term-time positions not available)
Our Values
At Little Shipmates Day Nursery, our values guide everything we do:
- Enthusiasm – bringing energy, joy, and positivity to everything we do
- Professionalism – maintaining high standards in care and learning
- Achievement – supporting children and staff reach their full potential
- Belonging – creating and nurturing a true sense of family and inclusion
- Recognition – celebrating and rewarding all successes, big and small
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We care about our staff as much as we care about our children. When you join Little Shipmates Day Nursery, you’ll enjoy:
- 30% childcare discount (rising to 50% after 2 years continuous service).
- Enhanced holiday entitlement with long service.
- Festive closure over Christmas period.
- On-hand wellbeing support, including internal Mental Health First Aiders and a free 24/7 counselling service.
- Annual pay reviews and additional increases for long-serving staff members.
- Regular fun social events, and team-building activities.
- Workplace pension.
- Staff room refreshments including tea, coffee, squash, and sweet treats.
- Seasonal chocolate treats at Easter and Christmas!
- Ample support and opportunities to progress your career including further qualifications and training.
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus Scheme
Next Steps
If this sounds like your kind of adventure, we’d love to hear from you! Give us a call on 02380 841166 to have a friendly, informal chat with the Nursery Manager.
Important Information
- An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required prior to commencing employment.
- Little Shipmates Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Due to the nature of the role, it is exempt from the provision of the Section 4.2 of The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, candidates must disclose any pending charges, convictions, bind overs, or cautions as required by law. Applications are not entitled to withhold information about conviction which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the act. Failure to disclose may result in dismissal or termination of the offer of employment.
Discover more about us at www.littleshipmates.com.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.02 per hour
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
