Nursery Admin

Grandir UK; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible working options

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance 18-65

Great Place to Work

Wellbeing day

Annual leave enhancements

Job summary

Grandir UK is seeking a Nursery Administrator for our North Star Nursery in Welwyn. You will support daily admin, manage records, payroll spreadsheets, and liaise with Head Office to ensure smooth financial and people processes.

The role involves cash handling, invoicing, and confidential record-keeping for staff, children, and parents. Join a child-focused environment with flexible working options, competitive leave, and extensive wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintaining Famly and Connect records in the nursery management system.
• Reviewing the monthly Suggested Fee Report for accuracy.
• Resolve account queries including childcare vouchers, fees collection and refunds.
• Keep accurate, confidential staff, child and parent records.
• Send reports to Head Office and prepare banking records.
• Liaise with the Nursery Manager and Head Office on admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Raising authorised invoices for payment and processing refunds.
• Maintaining petty cash records and handling cash reconciliations.
• Welcoming parents, children and visitors to the nursery.
• Communicating professionally in person, in writing and by telephone.
• Carrying out general office duties as part of the admin team.

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Administrator

North Star Nursery, Welwyn

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,437 - £27,456 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications with

regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our North Star Nursery in Welwyn, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You'll Love Working at our North Star Nursery

At our nursery, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining Famly and account records using the nursery management system, Connect (training will be provided).
• Reviewing the monthly Suggested Fee Report.
• Resolving account queries, including administering childcare vouchers, collecting fees, and pursuing outstanding payments.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential staff, child, and parent records.
• Sending reports to Head Office.
• Preparing banking records and the monthly payroll spreadsheet.
• Liaising with the Nursery Manager and Head Office regarding general employee administration.
• Raising authorised invoices for payment and processing authorised refunds.
• Maintaining petty cash records.
• Welcoming parents, children, and visitors.
• Communicating professionally and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
• Carrying out general office duties.

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.