Kïdo
Job title:
Nursery Housekeeper – Waterloo
Company
Kïdo
Job description
Job Description:Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Housekeeper to join our team at Kido Waterloo: St Patrick’s School, 91 Cornwall Rd, London SE1 8THWe are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK we run 14 Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in London and Windsor, and we’re still growing! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visitingWhat we offerThe Housekeeper role offers a salary of up to £24,500 for full-time, 40 hours per week. If you’re looking for part time hours, let us know and we will see how we can accommodate you. By joining Kido you will get:
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
- Your birthday off
- 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
- £500 refer a friend bonus
- Enhanced sick pay
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards, celebrations and team social events
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme
What does the Nursery Housekeeper role entailWelcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Housekeeper, you’ll be more than a Housekeeper; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.We set the bar high aiming for nothing less than greatness and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. Get ready to immerse yourself in ensuring that the nursery is presented to a high standard. You’ll be proud of maintaining cleanliness and complying with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations.Day-to-day you’ll ensure everything is in its rightful place, fresh and clean, ready to amplify the children’s learning journeys, ensuring clean surfaces, items, floors and laundry is maintained. Tidiness is also key, ensuring bins are emptied and belongings are organised.It’s not just the classrooms that you’ll be responsible for; the front-of-house area is where we make the first impression. To ensure it’s inviting and welcoming for all you’ll arrange fresh flowers, stow away shoes, tidy leaflets and tables and hang up coats. Your efforts will create a space where children can flourish, parents find comfort and the whole team excel. You’ll play a key role in creating an environment that reflects our commitment to excellence in early years.We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child’s background, culture, disabilities and medical history. With great attention to detail you’ll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.What we’re looking for
- For the Housekeeper role there are no specific qualifications needed but COSHH training is beneficial
- A friendly and efficient approach comes first alongside an interest in working around children
- Your values will align with our 3 core values – Listen, Learn and Lead
- You will likely have some previous experience in a Housekeeping or Cleaning role
- You must hold the right to work in the UK
- If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team
What’s next?If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected]Connect with usFacebook:Instagram:LinkedIn:YouTube:Careers page:Safer RecruitmentAll 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.
Expected salary
£24500 per year
Location
London
Job date
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:08:54 GMT
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