Nursery Administrator - 20 hours per week
Ideally 10am-2pm, Mon to Fri but can be flexible
Wellingborough - NN8 6BQ
Role purpose
To assist the Nursery Manager with the nursery administration providing high quality customer service and ensuring that the office runs smoothly
As Office Administrator, some of your key accountabilities will include:
* Being responsible for administration duties as agreed with the management team and to understand and comply with nursery policies and procedures
* Preparing and provide nursery staff with daily operational paperwork and keep all computer systems and records up to date and accurate at all times
* Ensuring that all parents have signed a contract and agreed terms and conditions, that all records are filed accordingly or online, and that parents’ and prospective parents’ needs and information are communicated clearly and positively
* In conjunction with the Nursery Manager, maintaining and monitoring all invoicing and funding documentation and the funding portal. Ensuring all parent paperwork is up to date and relevant. Updating the EY portal and run invoicing for the nursery alongside the Nursery Manager
* Working with the Nursery Manager, effectively manage new starters. Adding to the system, booking and managing settles as well as keeping the waiting list up to date and maintained
* Being aware of and complying with Health and Safety at Work Act, EHO and COSHH regulations; ensure that all security systems are fully operational and unauthorised personnel are not given access to the nursery
* In conjunction with the Nursery Manager, to have specific responsibilities for the archiving of all paperwork in the nursery
* Ensuring the office environment is kept clean, clear and tidy. Keeping the coffee station and office consumables stocked up and presented in a professional manner
Suitable People: Toad Hall Nursery Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check, provide two satisfactory references and provide a certificate of good conduct (if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months in the last 5 years) before starting work with Toad Hall.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
* Previous Administration experience
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong team ethic with the ability to work independently
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload, working under pressure to tight deadlines
* Proficient use of MS office packages
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience:
* Previous experience of working in a school or nursery setting
* Business Administration qualification