Housekeeper in Portsmouth

Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for children? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Housekeeper to support our team in maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout our nursery setting.Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for children? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Housekeeper to support our team in maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout our nursery setting.

• Ensuring all areas of the nursery are clean, tidy, and well presented
• Cleaning toilets, nappy changing areas, and staff areas regularly
• Managing laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding
• Maintaining stock levels of cleaning materials and supplies
• Supporting staff in keeping rooms tidy and safe for children
• Adhering to health and safety and infection control standards at all times

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire

Job type: Part Time Permanent

Salary: £12.72 Hour

Contracted Hours: 20 hours per week Monday - Thursday 12pm - 5pm

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe great childcare starts with great people. Since 1990, we have been creating inspiring early years environments where children thrive and colleagues are valued, supported, and given room to grow. As the UK's largest employee-owned childcare group, every team member has a voice, a stake in our success, and real opportunities to shape their future.

With more than 30 nurseries across the South of England, we offer rewarding opportunities for Apprentices, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Managers, and Casual Staff who share our passion for outstanding early years care.

Proud winners of the 2026 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and recognised as a World's Happiest Workplace 2025, we are proud to be a place where people love to work and children love to learn.

Tops Portsmouth Nursery is a 115-place eco-friendly day nursery and preschool based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, providing Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to preschool. Our open-plan nursery offers beautiful, purposefully designed learning spaces that encourage curiosity, creativity, and independent exploration, including dedicated preschool rooms with performance stages and calming environments tailored to each age group. Children enjoy a wide range of activities including Forest School, cooking, yoga, meditation, and Boogie Mites, helping them develop confidence and a love of learning through play.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you'll enjoy as part of our family.

• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
• Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!

• Takes pride in their work and has an eye for detail
• Is reliable, organised, and proactive
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a childcare setting
• Can work independently as well as part of a team
• Has previous cleaning or housekeeping experience

Important Safeguarding Information
Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don't yet have one, you'll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children's Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Excited to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and join Tops Day Nurseries