Job Description
Job Title: Nursery Administrator – Maternity cover
Location: Busy Bees Horsham
Hours: 24.5 hours per week (part time) – 12 month contract
Salary: £12.55 Per Hour
At Busy Bees Horsham, we are looking to bring on board a Nursery Administrator on a part time, 12 month contract!
Your Mission
As an Office Manager at Busy Bees Horsham, you will be a key part our administrative operations. Your role is diverse and involves coordinating visits from external contractors, managing office equipment, welcoming visitors, and handling day-to-day administrative tasks. Your friendly and professional manner will make you one of the go-to people for parents, staff, and external parties, ensuring our centre runs efficiently and remains a welcoming environment for everyone.
You will be also working at our Haywards Heath centre once a week to support them with their administration.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Our Talent Exchange Program offers an exciting opportunity to travel internationally, sharing best practices in early years education while gaining invaluable insights from diverse childcare approaches across the globe.
* 24/7 access to Smart Hive employee benefits platform
* Significant childcare discount and an extra day off for your birthday
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Peppy, and Mental Health Apps
* Generous parental leave policies
And so much more!
Essential skills and experience:
* Previous experience using Microsoft systems
* Business Management Experience
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Confident communicator verbally and written
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
* Flexible approach
* Qualification in Early Years
* Understanding of Nursery processes
* Safeguarding knowledge
We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS/PVG check.
At Busy Bees, we take the safeguarding and welfare of our children seriously and this extends to the safe recruitment and induction of our employees and volunteers. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary pre-employment safeguarding checks.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees Horsham, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 130 children and features a passionate team dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. Our staff actively participate in network meetings and training around West Sussex to build strong links with other nurseries and schools, enhancing our collaborative efforts in early childhood education. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Little Haven station and with a bus stop just one minute from the nursery offering regular services, we ensure easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, fostering a supportive and accessible work 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of educational activities and engage with children to foster development.
* Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.
* Promote inclusivity and diversity in your care for all children.
* Work with a dedicated team to provide the best learning experiences.
Ideal Candidate:
* No formal qualifications required, though experience in early years settings is beneficial.
* A passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
* Empathy and understanding – every child is unique.
* Good communication and team-working skills.
Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!