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Part of the Forfar Education family of schools and nurseries, Prenton Preparatory School Nursery is a successful and thriving child-led nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years old.

We offer a lovely setting which has been carefully designed to create a welcoming space for our children, from the lighting, textures and outdoor play areas, to the inspiring books, prints and large variety of resources, every detail has been carefully thought through.

Due to increased enrolment, we are currently looking to recruit a caring and enthusiastic nursery housekeeper to work on a part time basis within our dedicated and friendly nursery team.

It is our vision to create a nursery full of smiles. We offer a rewarding working environment, encouraging our staff to continue their professional development.

We fully appreciate the passion, hard work and commitment shown by our excellent team. In return, we offer a range of market-leading benefits that helps ensure our staff are motivated, happy and engaged.

These include:

• We offer birthday leave for all our staff.
• An annual appraisal process which allows for specific discussions relating to career progression, training and development
• Financial support for different forms of continual professional development, such as Level 3 qualifications. Support also includes time to study and where appropriate mentors and a one to one support network.
• Staff discount policy for nursery staff whose children are keen to attend the nursery
• Annual clothing allowance

- 'Refer a friend' bonus scheme for any staff whose recommendations lead to a successful recruitment

• Cycle to Work schemes to encourage activity and to help achieve our carbon net zero targets
• Wellbeing opportunities to foster team collaboration, healthy living and relaxation.

Working Hours
We are offering 20 hours per week , Monday to Friday.

Duties will include:

• To support the efficient running of the Nursery, keeping all areas of the Nursery, including the kitchen and all toilets, clean, tidy and organised. This includes washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping as appropriate. To serve and provide meals to all children and staff throughout the day.

Your role will be to:

• Ensure the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery in accordance with Environmental Health procedures
• Wear protective clothing in accordance with COSHH and Health and Hygiene regulations and Infection Control guidelines
• Feed back to manager where maintenance is noticed and required in order to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Ensure that the Manager is aware of the need for replacement or repair of materials and equipment for the satisfactory performance of the duties
• Prepare and serve snacks and Lunch. Ensuring that all Food Hygiene standards are carried out to a high standard
• Complete relevant paperwork for compliance and in line with the Food Standard agency
• Ensure all food is stored correctly, labelled correctly and complies with the Nurseries allergen awareness.
• Communicate with our food providers by confirming daily numbers, allergens and any other information and ordering more fruit and vegetables.
• Check all food items are in date (this includes all products used for sensory play)
• Ensure all the soiled laundry has been washed, dried and then put away
• To maintain and follow all safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• To promote positive relationships in the early years' setting
• Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children
• Provide and promote inclusion for all children, staff and students
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• To maintain and follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.
• To work alongside the manager and other staff to ensure that the setting's philosophy is fulfilled.
• All staff have a responsibility to notify the Nursery Manager of any concerns e.g. safeguarding, parents, activities, health and safety, SEN concerns
• Any other duties as required by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager within the scope and spirit of the role.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.75 per hour
with overtime available.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£11.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
PPS-SUM24-NH

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