At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage nursery administration, parent enquiries, and maintain child records.
- Company: Friendly nursery with a supportive and professional environment.
- Benefits: Up to 37 days annual leave, performance bonus, and free lunches.
- Other info: Enjoy career development opportunities and fun team-building events.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Organised, confident, and experienced in administration or office management.
Location & Working Hours: Hornsey N8 (accessible from Hornsey station, King’s Cross 20 mins, Turnpike Lane Tube). Full Time – 40 hrs/week, Start September 2026.
Salary: Up to £37,042 per annum (Base salary £33,674 + up to 10% performance bonus (OTE £37,042)).
Responsibilities:
- Managing parent enquiries, admissions records and nursery administration
- Maintaining accurate and confidential child and parent records
- Managing the waitlist, responding to nursery place enquiries and keeping detailed records of all family communications
- Coordinating settling‑in sessions and preparing new starter documentation alongside Room Leaders
- Supporting fee administration, including invoices, direct debits, childcare vouchers and Tax‑Free Childcare payments
- Welcoming families, children and visitors in a professional and friendly way
- Supporting reception cover during key drop‑off and pick‑up times
- Liaising with parents, suppliers, contractors and the nursery management team
- Ensuring documentation is stored securely and in line with GDPR
- Supporting the Nursery Manager and Head Office team with general administration
Qualifications & Skills:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident, professional and approachable
- Experienced in administration or office management
- Comfortable working in a front‑of‑house role
- Able to communicate clearly in person, by email and over the phone
- Confident using Excel, Outlook and Word
- Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Positive, proactive and passionate about supporting a high‑quality nursery environment
- Experience within a nursery, school, childcare setting or regulated environment would be desirable, but is not essential
Benefits:
- Up to 37 days Annual Leave days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays dependent on years of service
- Up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus
- Up to 5 days sick pay and Salary Protection if long‑term sick (depending on years of service)
- Free Parking available
- Annual paid time for Personal Career Development
- Wellbeing Support – Private GP, mental health & fitness resources
- Free wholesome, hot lunches plus refreshments
- Two dedicated training days each year
- Personalised individual plan and training to accelerate your career as part of our Careers Academy
- Complementary team building activities, events and annual group Christmas ball
- 40% Staff Childcare Discount and a salary sacrifice scheme
- Recognition & Rewards – Service awards with paid vacations and celebrations
- Workplace pension with employer contribution
- Wellbeing perks such as Employee Assistance programme and fitness sessions
Nursery Administrator- 10% Performance Bonus! in London employer: Bright Little Stars Nursery
As a Nursery Administrator at our Hornsey location, you will join a supportive and vibrant work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With benefits such as up to 37 days of annual leave, a performance bonus, and tailored career development opportunities, we are committed to fostering a rewarding environment where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact on families and children in our community.
Contact Details:
Bright Little Stars Nursery Recruitment Team
