Job Description

Nursery Cleaner
Little Explorers, Knighton
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £26,437 FTE (depending on experience and qualifications with
regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Little Explorers Nursery in Knighton, is currently looking for a Cleaner to join our team. They will be responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery.

Why You’ll Love Working at Little Explorers Nursery and Preschool
You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• Big childcare discount
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

Our Curriculum
Our Early Years curriculum encourages creativity, independence, and key developmental skills through engaging activities that support communication, physical development, problem-solving, and understanding of the world. We also deliver bespoke programmes including Make & Bake, Innovate & Investigate, and Health & Self to build confidence and prepare children for school. Children's safety, wellbeing, and learning are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Team
Our experienced team includes many long-serving staff members, creating a familiar and nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued. All staff are first-aid trained and committed to supporting every child’s confidence, independence, and love of learning.
Parent Partnerships
We work closely with families through regular updates via the Grandir UK app, keeping parents informed about their child’s learning and daily experiences. Seasonal events, celebrations, and Stay and Play sessions help families stay connected to nursery life.
Our Facilities
Recently refreshed, our nursery features bright, modern spaces designed to promote comfort, exploration, and learning.
• Sweet Peas (Babies & Younger Toddlers): A cosy environment for rest, sensory play, and early discovery, with an integrated changing area.
• Daisies & Preschool: An open-plan space supporting creativity, independence, and school readiness through both adult-led and child-led activities.
Children move between rooms based on their individual readiness, ensuring a child-centred transition.
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor area includes lawned play spaces, a sandpit, loose-parts equipment, and gardening opportunities, encouraging physical development, imagination, and exploration.
Activities & Community Links
Children enjoy Sing and Sign, Make and Bake, and a range of creative and sensory experiences. Regular community outings, including visits to local shops, help children learn about healthy living and the world around them.

What will you be doing
Daily tasks will include:
• Cleaning of children and staff bathrooms
• Hoovering all carpeted areas of the nursery
• Sweeping and mopping the nursery’s hard floors
• Emptying all general waste bins
Weekly tasks will include:
• A damp clean of all skirting boards
• Cleaning all glass door panels
• Cleaning all door handles
• A damp clean of all windowsills
Monthly tasks will include:
• A deep clean of all nursery carpets
• A thorough dusting of the nursery

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.

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