Office Manager MAT cover

Storal; Hove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Hove seeks a passionate Nursery Office Manager for a part-time role. You'll support the nursery's administrative functions and improve children's outcomes, working closely with the team and parents. Ideal candidates will have strong IT and organizational skills, preferably from an early years or school setting. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

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

Performance related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Access to confidential counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar administrative role, preferably in an early years or school setting.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the successful running of the nursery with the Nursery Manager.
• Develop existing organization and IT skills.
• Deliver a superb experience for parents and families.
• Support the enquiry management process including nursery tours.
• Ensure compliance around COSHH and Environmental Health Inspections.
• Manage staff ratios effectively.

Skills

Excellent knowledge and understanding of IT systems

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Nursery Office Manager

• Blueberry Nursery Schoolby Storal
• Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1QB
• Nursery Office Manager
• Part Time, 30 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Highly sought after and reputable, Blueberry in Hove is an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated nursery school.

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 skillsExperience 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 : From £12.25 to £14.13 per hour - dependent on experience and qualifications

• 50% childcare discountAnnual 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 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• 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.