Nursery Office Administrator

We seek an energetic and capable administrator to work in the office of a busy Private Day Nursery in Cockermouth. All candidates are welcome. Some childcare experience in a Day Nursery setting is desirable, as is an effective knowledge of the EYFS, although this post is administrative in nature and the candidate would take prepare and send monthly invoices, prepare staff hours, manage meetings with parents, maintain the nursery diary, post weekly menus and alway show kindness and a caring nature toward our young children. Our private nursery is one of the few modern purpose-built nurseries in Cumbria. All our rooms enjoy ground level freeflow play, we have a separate dining room and there is a separate staffroom. We also have a specialist unit that cares for babies. With regard to this post duties are typical administrative processess of those associated with the management of a day nursery.

This post offers a superb chance for someone to work in our facility to support our present manager. It would ideally suit someone who lives in Cockermouth or someone with private transport. Our nursery day (Monday to Friday) is 7.30-6.00pm although no one person works these extended hours. Generally staff work between 30-35+hrs/wk (times are variable as they are tied to the needs of the business) and a full discussion can be held if you are invited for interview. You will understand that the post will be dependent on secure references and a full DBS disclosure (the cost of which would be met by us). Presently we pay our Level 3 staff £12.50/hr.

Candidates should view our nursery website www.strawberryhownursery.co.uk. If they need further information they should telephone the office on 01900823322. Candidates can email their letter of application plus CV (including a contact telephone number and TWO referees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 21 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person