At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage nursery administration, support families, and ensure smooth daily operations.
- Company: Join Bright Little Stars, an award-winning nursery group with a family feel.
- Benefits: Up to £37,042 salary, 37 days leave, free lunches, and career development.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of a vibrant nursery environment and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Organised, confident, and experienced in administration; nursery experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 28500 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Nursery Administrator.
Salary: Up to £37,042 per annum! (Base salary £33,674 + up to 10% performance bonus (OTE £37,042).
Location: Based in Hornsey N8, with easy access from Hornsey station (King’s Cross in 20 mins) and Turnpike Lane Tube.
Full Time: 40 hrs/week, Start September 2026.
Established in 2013, Bright Little Stars group are ready to open our 7th nursery in Hornsey - apply now to be part of the crucial opening phase and beyond. Bright Little Stars is excited to be recruiting for a confident, organised and proactive Nursery Administrator to join our brand-new Hornsey nursery.
At Bright Little Stars, we know that a happy, supported team helps create the very best environment for children and families. We are proud to be an award-winning nursery group with a warm, family feel, where our people are valued, recognised and encouraged to grow.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy nursery environment, supporting families, welcoming visitors and keeping the nursery running smoothly day to day.
As our Nursery Administrator, you will be based onsite at the nursery reception desk, working closely with the Nursery Manager, Finance Director and wider BLS team. You will play an important role in welcoming families, managing admissions and enquiries, maintaining accurate records and ensuring our front-of-house experience reflects the high standards of Bright Little Stars. The role spans reception and front-of-house presence, admissions and waitlist management, parent and supplier communications, safeguarding support and financial administration including fee collection and reconciliation.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident, professional and approachable
- Experienced in administration or office management
- Comfortable working in a front-of-house
- 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.
What is in our Fantastic Benefits Package?
- Up to 37 days Annual Leave 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
- Unlimited Recommendation Bonuses!
Apply today and become part of the Bright Little Stars family, where we support our team, celebrate success and work together!
Nursery Administrator- 10% Performance Bonus employer: Bright Little Stars
Bright Little Stars is an exceptional employer, offering a warm, family-oriented work culture that prioritises the well-being and growth of its team members. With generous benefits including up to 37 days of annual leave, a performance bonus, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their career journeys while enjoying a fulfilling role at the heart of a vibrant nursery environment in Hornsey.
