Nursery Housekeeper Reading

Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus. 15 hours per week, 5 days, 6pm–9pm.

Create clean and safe spaces that welcome children and teams into them to grow, thrive and enjoy every day. At Fennies, we know that a well-maintained environment is a key part of early childhood development. As a Housekeeper, you’ll support the nursery team by keeping rooms organised and hygienic, so they are ready for high-quality learning throughout the day.

Why join Fennies?

• Competitive salary and bonus up to £12.71 per hour
• Work-life balance 5 days a week
• 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
• Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long-service awards

About the role

As Nursery Housekeeper, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a clean and safe nursery environment. Your work supports children’s well-being while helping educators focus on delivering exceptional care.

You will:

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the nursery
• Work collaboratively with the wider team
• Contribute towards a warm and respectful atmosphere for children and teams
• Always show strong attention to detail while respecting confidentiality and safeguarding
• Identify areas that need attention and take initiative to keep the nursery environment looking its best
• Follow cleaning schedules and hygiene procedures to support health and safety standards
• Help create calm, organised spaces that support children’s daily experiences

Your role is essential in ensuring every space reflects the high standards expected at Fennies and supports the children and teams to grow and thrive.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous experience. We’ll provide the support you need to succeed. You’re reliable, take pride in your work, and are committed to creating clean, organised spaces that help everything run smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Dedicated to maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment
• A supportive team player
• Organised and efficient
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation
• Proactive, dependable and able to use initiative
• Respectful of safeguarding, confidentiality and nursery procedures

Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is helpful but not essential. We’ll provide the guidance and training you need.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. From our supportive culture to our high-quality environments, we’re committed to creating exceptional places to work and learn.

Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself
• Come Together
• Be All In
• Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.

At Fennies we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.