Housekeeper

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

At Busy Bees, we believe in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff. Join the UK’s leading nursery group and help ensure that every child’s learning space is hygienic, safe, and enjoyable.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Haywards Heath, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 120 children and is part of an expanding and well-respected UK portfolio. Our nursery combines safe and secure facilities with well-trained and qualified staff, along with effective learning programs and play equipment designed to develop children's communication and creative skills. Housed in a beautifully converted Grade II listed building, we offer 72 places, making a significant contribution to the local community. To support early childhood education, Busy Bees partners with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving from nursery to school, fostering a sense of continuity in their educational journey. Additionally, we provide free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary



• Ongoing professional development and career progression



• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers



• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)



• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!



• 25% childcare discount



• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus



• Menopause support through Peppy



• Financial support through Salary Finance



• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders



• Cycle to Work scheme



• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon



• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to expect as a Nursery Housekeeper

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  Work in partnership with the Nursery team to ensure that high level of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the Nursery.



• Whilst cleaning, you will ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of hygiene.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible.