Office Manager

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery that values high standards and teamwork. As an Office Manager, you'll play a vital role in enhancing children's outcomes while managing administrative tasks. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of young learners. With a commitment to safeguarding and a focus on personal development, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a nurturing community. Enjoy benefits like a childcare discount and wellness days while making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail discounts

Increasing holidays after service

Performance related bonuses

Learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in early years or school settings.
• Strong IT and organizational skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager in the successful running of the nursery.
• Interact with parents to enhance their experience and manage inquiries.

Skills

IT systems knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding understanding

Administrative experience

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 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 now looking to be in 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. It is our vision 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.

About the job:

• 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

About you:

• 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
• Understandings the importance of safeguarding
• 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 service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Performance related bonuses
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
  

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 checks and reference checks.

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