Nursery Office Manager

Storal Nursery; Romford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery is seeking an organized Office Manager to ensure smooth operations. The role involves working closely with the Nursery Manager, engaging with parents, and managing staff compliance. Ideal candidates have strong IT and organizational skills, preferably with experience in early years settings. The nursery fosters a nurturing environment for children and offers competitive pay with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience

Performance related bonuses

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Access to retail discounts

20 days holidays (increasing with service)

Dedicated learning support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Organised and tech-savvy professional.
• Understanding of safeguarding importance.
• Ability to deliver a superb experience for families.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager in running the nursery.
• Support the enquiry management process including nursery tours.
• Manage domestic staff team ensuring compliance.

Skills

Excellent knowledge and understanding of IT systems

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Experience in a similar administrative role, preferably in an early years or school setting

Job description

Overview

Hi, I'm Ayla, the Nursery Manager at The Learning Tree. At our nursery, we've created a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive from babyhood through to preschool. Every space is thoughtfully designed to support each stage of development, encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning. Our beautiful living walls bring the outside in, creating a calming, nature-inspired atmosphere indoors. Outside, our garden offers engaging opportunities for sand and water play, where children collaborate, explore, and learn together through play. Children enjoy healthy, balanced meals in a central dining space that's both welcoming and social-building friendships and routines that support their well-being and development.

About you

Are you an organised, tech-savvy professional with a passion for making a difference in children\'s lives? As an ambitious and enthusiastic Office Manager, you\'ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our nursery, combining front-of-house responsibilities with essential office duties.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the Nursery Manager to assist the successful running of the nursery
• Working as part of a passionate team to further develop existing organization and IT skills
• Interacting with parents on a daily basis including delivering a superb experience for both current and prospective families
• Supporting the enquiry management process including nursery tours
• Responsible for the domestic staff team and ensuring compliance around COSHH and Environmental Health Inspections
• Managing staff ratios effectively

Qualifications and skills

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of IT systems
• Strong organisational skills
• Experience of working in a similar administrative role, preferably in an early years or school setting
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding
• Excellent communication skills

About Storal and safeguarding

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that\'s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience, qualification
• Performance related bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 20 days holidays (plus bank holiday), increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme