Nursery Administration apprentice

Summary

If you’re organised, motivated, and looking to kickstart your career in business admin, our apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you. Gain hands-on experience managing administrative tasks in a nursery environment, whilst developing essential office and communication skills—all while earning in a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 January
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Answering telephone calls and communicating pleasantly and effectively in person, in writing.
Managing diary
To be the first point of contact for people contacting the nursery greeting customers with the utmost professionalism and showing around and maintaining security system for visitors.
Maintaining all contact list
Maintaining confidentiality at all times
Updating nursery Tapestry and Famly social media with children's and parents information
Preparing monthly payroll spreadsheet. Ensure that this is authorised by the Nursery Manager/Deputy.
Produce and distribute, letters, newsletters, emails and any relevant information accordingly
Assist in regular reports
Take minutes of meetings
Maintaining filling system
Order office supply’s
Update records
Raise any concerns with the Nursery Manager.
Handling some cash
Keeping the office tidy.
Working closely with the Nursery Manager/Deputy.
General office duties including general employee and children
administration.
Any other duties requested by the Manager/Deputy.
Ordering from suppliers.
Ensuring payments are up to date as instructed by nursery manager
Demonstrating a high standard of service as front house of the nursery
Following directions of the nursery manager, in the absence of the
manger, following directions of the person in charge
Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators and primary attachment.
Encourage continuous parental involvement in the nursery.
Be aware of child protection issues and follow the nursery’s Safeguarding
Children's policy and procedures
Participate in professional development and training.
Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies, e.g. Haringey Early Years team.
The post will be working in a busy environment supporting the nursery staff.

Where you’ll work

Ashley Road

London

N17 9LN

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Training will be once a week at our Ponders End Centre (EN3)

More training information

L3 Business administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Patience

Other requirements

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities.

About this company

Bright Gems Nursery prides itself in creating a happy safe, caring and stimulating environment. We provide a solid foundation for early childhood development and follow the Early Years Curriculum. The nursery features three spacious rooms with natural furnishings and carefully selected resources. The calming environment offers children an exclusive space to flourish and develop into confident, creative, and curious learners. Complementing this is our incredible outdoor garden giving children the chance to learn and explore the outdoor environment through active play and discovery.

http://www.brightgemsnursery.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

If the applicant is successful they can go into further training or employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Sabreena

svalydon@firstrung.org.uk

07495 464797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289044.

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Closes on Thursday 9 January

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