Nursery Administration apprentice
BRIGHT GEMS NURSERY LTD · London, N17 9LN
Business administrator (level 3)
If you’re organised, motivated, and looking to kickstart your career in business admin, our apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you. Gain hands-on experience managing administrative tasks in a nursery environment, whilst developing essential office and communication skills—all while earning in a supportive and rewarding workplace.
The work
- Answering telephone calls and communicating pleasantly and effectively in person, in writing
- Managing diary
- To be the first point of contact for people contacting the nursery greeting customers with the utmost professionalism and showing around and maintaining security system for visitors
- Maintaining all contact list
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Updating nursery Tapestry and Famly social media with children's and parents information
- Preparing monthly payroll spreadsheet. Ensure that this is authorised by the Nursery Manager/Deputy
- Produce and distribute, letters, newsletters, emails and any relevant information accordingly
- Assist in regular reports
- Take minutes of meetings
- Maintaining filling system
- Order office supply’s
- Update records
- Raise any concerns with the Nursery Manager.
- Handling some cash
- Keeping the office tidy
- Working closely with the Nursery Manager/Deputy
- General office duties including general employee and children
administration - Any other duties requested by the Manager/Deputy
- Ordering from suppliers
- Ensuring payments are up to date as instructed by nursery manager
- Demonstrating a high standard of service as front house of the nursery
- Following directions of the nursery manager, in the absence of the
manger, following directions of the person in charge - Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators and primary attachment
- Encourage continuous parental involvement in the nursery
- Be aware of child protection issues and follow the nursery’s Safeguarding
- Children's policy and procedures
- Participate in professional development and training
- Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies, e.g. Haringey Early Years team
- The post will be working in a busy environment supporting the nursery staff
Training
- Training will be once a week at our Ponders End Centre (EN3)
Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly — all enquiries must go through First Rung.
Training provider: FIRST RUNG LIMITED
What you come out with
If the applicant is successful they can go into further training or employment.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities.
The employer
Bright Gems Nursery prides itself in creating a happy safe, caring and stimulating environment. We provide a solid foundation for early childhood development and follow the Early Years Curriculum. The nursery features three spacious rooms with natural furnishings and carefully selected resources. The calming environment offers children an exclusive space to flourish and develop into confident, creative, and curious learners. Complementing this is our incredible outdoor garden giving children the chance to learn and explore the outdoor environment through active play and discovery.
Workplace
- Ashley Road, London, N17 9LN