Nursery Office Manager

Storal Learning Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Widnes is seeking a passionate Office Manager to support the nursery's operations. This role involves managing staff, interacting with parents, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and benefits such as childcare discounts and wellness days.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail discounts through Perkbox

Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years

Performance-related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Access to confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication.
• Experience in a similar administrative role, preferably in an early years or school setting.
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful running of the nursery with the Nursery Manager.
• Manage the domestic staff team and ensure compliance with inspections.
• Interact with parents to deliver a superb experience.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT systems knowledge

Education

Experience in an administrative role

Job description

Nursery: Wilmere Lane Nursery School, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5UR

Hours: Mon-Fri 30 hours per week

Salary: £13 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more

Wilmere Nursery School

Wilmere Lane is a wonderful nursery school in Widnes, providing children with home-from-home spaces to learn and grow.

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Office Manager who is interested in improving outcomes for children and is seeking a more administrative role, supporting the running of the nursery with both front of house and office duties.

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. Our vision is to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values focus on creating a positive environment for teams and children, emphasizing high standards, teamwork, praise, and growth. If you share these values, a Storal nursery could be the right place for you.

About the job:

1. Working collaboratively with the Nursery Manager to assist in the successful running of the nursery.
2. Developing existing organization and IT skills within a passionate team.
3. Interacting with parents daily to deliver a superb experience for current and prospective families.
4. Supporting the enquiry management process, including nursery tours.
5. Managing the domestic staff team and ensuring compliance with COSHH and Environmental Health inspections.
6. Managing staff ratios effectively.

About you:

1. Excellent knowledge and understanding of IT systems.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Experience in a similar administrative role, preferably in an early years or school setting.
4. Understanding the importance of safeguarding.
5. Excellent communication skills.

What we can offer you:

Salary: Up to XX per hour based on experience and qualifications

• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Company sick pay
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years of service and 25 days after 5 years
• Performance-related bonuses
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Employees will undergo background checks, including enhanced DBS checks and references.