Housekeeper - Hailsham

Where little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.

Kiddie Capers Childcare Hailsham is a brand-new nursery designed to be a bright, welcoming space where children and staff can thrive. With places for up to 80 children aged 0–5 years, the nursery features dedicated age-specific rooms, a cosy sleep room, a sensory room, and secure outdoor spaces, including a baby garden, a forest school area, and an older children’s play area. Every detail is carefully designed to create a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow with confidence.

We are looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Housekeeper to join our nursery team. This important role helps ensure our setting remains clean, safe, and welcoming for children, families, and staff. Working closely with the Nursery Manager and nursery team, you will support the smooth day-to-day operation of the nursery by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation throughout the setting.

Hours & Pay:

• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, fully flexible
• £8.00-£12.71 per hour (depending on age)

More about us:

Kiddie Capers Childcare has 13 settings located across Sussex from Ardingly to the South Coast. Owned and operated by two local families, Kiddie Capers Childcare provide a truly enriching early years education, where every child’s potential is reached, and individuality is celebrated.At Kiddie Capers we truly believe in living our values every day, our values are,

• Evolving
• Teamwork
• Positivity
• Individuality
• Lead by example
• Fun

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest or passion for childcare/early years development
• A clean and organised approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Preparing snacks and tea for the children ensuring food hygiene standards are upheld
• Serving children’s lunches from Zebedees (our external hot meal provider)
• Clearing/ tidying up after snacks and lunches
• Keeping food preparation areas clean and tidy throughout the day
• Daily Laundry – washing, drying, folding and sorting of the laundry
• General tidying/ cleaning throughout the day to help keep the setting a nice environment for children and staff
• Ad hoc housekeeping/ operational tasks as directed by the Nursery Manager

• 30 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service
• A dedicated “Me Day” to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or simply to put yourself first
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
• Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted childcare across all our sites
• Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company