Nursery Administrator

Responsible to: Nursery Manager

All our team are supported and valued to thrive in their roles and beyond. We have a culture of positive mind-set and endless enthusiasm for building skills for life in our team and children. We have a high expectation for achievements and promote growth in all that we do, whether that be progression through roles and responsibilities or depth of knowledge in your current role.

We are keen to reflect and adapt to ensure we are being the best we can be for us and our children. Upper Knapp Farm Day Nursery is seeking an experienced, efficient and highly motivated individual to join our team

You will support the nursery leadership team with administrator tasks to ensure a smooth running of the nursery. The successful candidate will share our company values as detailed below.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

* Manage incoming phone calls, answering or directing enquiries and/or taking meaningful messages, knowledgably and to the correct people

* Greet visitors at the front door during the day to accept deliveries etc

* Write professional emails and letters as directed using appropriate tone, language and punctuation

* Ensure that the Nursery is in compliance with policies and procedures

* Respond to enquiries

* Process new child starters and leavers

* Use our early years platform 'Famly' to manage children's bookings, waiting lists and staff information

* Manage workload via Outlook in oorder that colleagues and managers can easily review

* Efficiently manage and maintain accurate customer, child, and staff records (electronic and paper).

* Auditing consumables and completing weekly orders

• Preparation for payroll

• H&S admin where required

• Miscellaneous admin and filing

• Refer any complaints to the Nursery Manager immediately

• Work as part of a close team and communicate effectively to ensure smooth running of the day and that important messages are shared appropriately

• To have mutual respect for all team members

• Read and adhere to all company policies & procedures which are inline with Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and guidelines as laid down by OFSTED and the local authority.

• To safeguard children. Share disclosures or concerns you have about the welfare of a child without delay to those with lead responsibility for safeguarding and to escalate externally should your concerns not be dealt with appropriately.

• Read, adhere and complete company risk assessments and take all practical steps to ensure the safety & wellbeing of all who use the premises.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training courses and professional development systems such as supervisions and appraisals

• This job description may be amended at any time after consultation with you

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person