Nursery Administration Apprentice

Inside Talent; Kenilworth; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time for apprenticeship training

Dedicated tutor support

Online learning

Workplace mentor

Job summary

Hatch Training is recruiting a Business Administration Apprentice to support daily administration at the Kenilworth nursery, with remote support for the Coventry nursery. The role is based at Kenilworth and offers a hands-on start in a busy nursery environment, ideal for someone passionate about the Early Years sector.

You will undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with Hatch Training, gaining a recognised qualification while learning on the job.

Qualifications

• Be aged 16 or over.
• Be able to commute to Kenilworth.
• GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Committed to completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Kenilworth nursery.
• Support the administration of the Coventry nursery remotely.
• Update children’s and staff records.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails.
• Assist with parent and staff enquiries and general paperwork.

Skills

Passion for Early Years

Organised

Communication with parents and staff

Computer skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship (or willingness)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Other business systems

Job description

Hatch Training is working with a fantastic nursery group to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to support the day-to-day administration of their Kenilworth nursery, while also providing administrative support to their Coventry nursery.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for the Early Years sector and would enjoy building their career in a busy nursery environment.

The successful candidate will be based at the Kenilworth nursery and will not be required to work from the Coventry setting. However, part of the role will involve supporting the Coventry nursery with administration remotely.

This role would suit someone who is organised, approachable and confident working in a busy and lively nursery environment. The nursery office can be loud and there will be times when you are working around children, practitioners and the general day-to-day activity of the setting, so you should be comfortable working in this type of environment.

Your Role

Your exact responsibilities will develop as you gain experience, but you could be involved in:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Kenilworth nursery
• Supporting the administration of the Coventry nursery remotely
• Updating children's and staff records
• Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
• Supporting parent and staff enquiries
• Preparing documents, records and reports
• Updating spreadsheets and databases
• Supporting with invoices and general paperwork
• Assisting with compliance and regulatory administration
• Supporting staff with general administrative tasks
• Helping to keep nursery records organised and up to date
• Using Microsoft Office and other business systems
• Supporting the smooth running of the nursery office

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for Early Years and working within a nursery environment
• Is organised, reliable and willing to learn
• Is friendly and professional when communicating with parents, staff and visitors
• Is confident using computers or willing to learn
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is comfortable working in a busy and sometimes noisy nursery environment
• Is proactive and willing to take on responsibility
• Wants to develop their skills and build a career in administration

Previous administration or nursery experience is not essential, but a genuine interest in the Early Years sector is important.

Alongside your employment, you will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with Hatch Training.

You will receive:

• A recognised Level 3 apprenticeship qualification
• Dedicated tutor support
• Online learning
• Paid time within your working week for apprenticeship training
• Support throughout your apprenticeship
• A dedicated workplace mentor

Our programme is 14 months, with training front-loaded into the first 8 weeks to help you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in your role.

To be considered, you must:

• Be aged 16 or over
• Be able to commute to Kenilworth
• Not currently be in full-time education or hold an equivalent Level 3 qualification
• Have GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification
• Be committed to completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Your previous qualifications and experience will be checked as part of the application process to confirm your apprenticeship eligibility.