Looking for your next challenge? We’re hiring a Front of House Manager to support our busy nursery - at our Prima Montessori & Day Nursery
Salary: Competitive Salary
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
About Us
Prima Montessori & Day Nursery, located on Capstone Road in Gillingham, is part of the Elm Court Estate and offers convenient on-site parking. We are proud to be rated “Good” by Ofsted (July 2022) and are committed to providing exceptional early years education in a safe, nurturing environment.
Your Benefits
We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
· 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
· 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
· Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
· Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
· Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
· Company Pension and free on-site parking
· DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
· Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
The Role
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Front of House Manager to manage the front-of-house operations and oversee key administrative and financial tasks. This role is essential to the smooth running of the nursery, enabling our childcare team to focus on delivering outstanding care and education.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for families, children, and visitors, ensuring a warm and professional welcome.
* Respond to parent queries promptly and effectively.
* Maintain accurate administrative records and support the Manager in achieving operational targets.
* Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and submitted within required deadlines.
* Perform general office duties and keep the workspace organized.
What We’re Looking For
* Essential:
o Experience with database management systems.
o Ability to produce reports and meet deadlines.
* Desirable:
o Previous experience in a school or nursery environment.
o Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
o Ability to work independently and use initiative in a fast-paced setting.
Why Join Us?
If you are a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting the smooth operation of a nursery, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Prima Montessori & Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group