Office Junior/Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Nursery Administrator
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Hours: 40 hrs per week
Salary: £Competitive
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Junior Administrator to join a well-established, family run children’s nursery.
About Playschool Nursery
Playschool Nursery is an independent nursery serving the local communities in Harpenden, St. Albans and Welwyn Garden City.
Our success of providing high standards of care and child development wouldn’t be possible without our team of expert carers, nurses and support staff. We value our team, and actively invest in building a supportive work environment that encourages learning and career progression from the get-go.
We celebrate success, have fun, and love to recognise those who go above and beyond!
About the Role
This could be your perfect role if you are…
- A quick learner – you are tech savvy and can easily get to grips with different office software such as email, spreadsheets and various databases.
- Have an outgoing personality – you will be in the heart of the organisation liaising with clients, suppliers and staff, and therefore excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must.
- A true team player – you are an active participant and will exhibit commitment to the team in working co-operatively, providing support, and solving problems.
- Have a keen eye for detail – especially when dealing with numbers.
- Have the ability to adapt to changing workloads – you have a positive, can-do attitude to carrying out various adhoc duties.
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications
To be a successful candidate, you will possess the following…
Skills and Knowledge:
- IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Experience:
- Experience of working in a similar client-facing, administrative position (Desirable)
- Previous Nursery/Education admin experience (Desirable)
Qualifications:
- GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade A*-C or equivalent (Essential)
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you would like to be part of our growing family, please apply by sending your CV.
NB: Children’s nursery care is a highly regulated sector and you will be required to obsessively follow company processes, policies and procedures to ensure our children’s safety and security. As you might expect, a DBS check will be a compulsory part of the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Junior/Administrator roles across Playschool Nursery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,439 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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