Nursery Administrator

Summary:

Join a Nursery Administrator role at a school in Dorset. Support the smooth running of the Nursery with excellent organisational and customer service skills.

About the School:

Located in a beautiful setting in Dorset, the school promotes high academic standards and a dynamic curriculum that includes the arts, sport, and outdoor learning. It is committed to nurturing each child's potential in a supportive and enriching environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Nursery Administrator, you will be the key support for the Nursery team, ensuring the efficient and welcoming operation of the Nursery. This role offers a varied and rewarding experience, with the chance to make a real impact on the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Nursery enquiries, emails, and telephone calls
• Welcome parents, visitors, and prospective families with a friendly and professional approach
• Support admissions, tours, and family onboarding processes
• Maintain accurate child records, registers, and databases
• Assist with invoicing, funding queries, and Nursery fee administration
• Organise communications, events, and parent meetings
• Support recruitment administration, including managing adverts and interviews
• Order food and supplies for the Nursery Kitchen
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider School admin team
• Provide occasional reception cover within the main School
• Support drop-off and pick-up arrangements on a rota basis

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Friendly, professional, and confident with people
• Experience in administration and customer service
• IT confident and comfortable using office systems
• Ability to manage priorities in a busy environment
• Positive, flexible, and a strong team player

Preferred

• Previous experience in a school, nursery, or childcare setting
• Admissions or finance administration experience
• Recruitment administration experience
• Experience using MIS or nursery management systems

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £26,500 – £30,000 FTE (pro rata, depending on hours and experience)
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and development
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO