Tops Day Nurseries
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Cleaner – Part Time (7.5 hours per week) – Tops Fawley Nursery, Southampton
Location: Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Part Time Permanent
Salary: £12.72 per hour
Contracted Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we value our people as co-owners with a voice, providing opportunities for growth and a share in our success.
With over 30 nurseries across the South of England, we deliver outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Join a World’s Happiest Workplace (2025) and one of the UK’s Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers (2024).
About The Role
As our Cleaner, you will ensure nursery premises remain clean, tidy, and hygienic — including the laundry room — while checking and reordering stock in advance. You must be capable of operating all necessary equipment, such as:
- Vacuum cleaners
- Dishwashers
- Washing machines
- Tumble dryers
- Steam cleaners
About The Nursery
Tops Fawley Nursery is a 67-place day nursery and preschool catering to children aged 3 months to preschool.
Personalisation & Features:
- A modern, sustainable, nurturing environment in a vacuum-built, refurbished space.
- Child-led learning through partnership with Forrest School exploration and consultations.
- Playshop and Forest School sessions for child-led learning journeys.
- Hands-on activities including cooking, yoga, and Boogie Mites.
- Regular outdoor adventures in nearby green spaces and coastal parks.
- A welcoming, inclusive community setting for cuddles and age-appropriate exploration in all spaces.
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Why You’ll Love Working with Us
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Childcare discounts – Up to 60% off at Tops Day Nurseries.
- Exclusive discounts & rewards:
- Blue Light Card
- Each Person (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel, etc.).
- Health & wellbeing support:
- NHS prescriptions
- Optical and dental care.
- Generous leave allowance:
- Holiday pay.
- Birthday off + wellbeing day break.
** Find other amazing perks on our careers page.**
Key Responsibilities
- Hygiene measures: Disinfect surfaces, toys, and furniture.
- Waste management: Empty bins and dispose of waste properly.
- Facility maintenance:
- Clean communal areas (kitchens, staff rooms).
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust all spaces.
- Equipment & chemicals: Handle cleaning tools, materials, and products safely and effectively.
- Reporting issues: Identify, log, and escalate faults, damages.
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Requirements & Person Specifications
- Experience: Previous cleaning role (preferably in childcare, education, or similar is highly beneficial).
- Hygiene & safety: In-depth understanding of cleanliness and safety standards relevant to children’s settings.
- Compliance:
- Must embrace the sustainable ethos of the nursery (e.g., energy conservation, recycling).
- Professional traits:
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Reliability & punctuality alongside a strong work ethic.
- Adheres to cleaning schedules and times management.
Important Safeguarding Information
Due to the nature of this role involving regulated activity with children, all candidates must:
- Hold or obtain an enhanced DBS check (cost applies if new).
- Be eligible to work in regulated childcare roles (not on Children’s Barred List).
- Successfully complete background checks, references, and safeguarding training.
A truly inclusive workplace – Tops Day Nurseries commits to equal opportunities and a diverse, supported environment for all.
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