Nursery Admin

Nursery Admin

Little Monkeys Day Nursery in Horsham

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,456 - £29,120 (depending on experience))

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Little Monkeys Day Nursery in Horsham is looking for an organised and enthusiastic Nursery Admin to join our team.

Why You'll Love Working at Little Monkeys Day Nursery

At Little Monkeys Day Nursery, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• Big childcare discount.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

About Our Nursery

Recently refurbished in July 2024, our nursery offers bright, spacious rooms in a warm and nurturing environment where children can grow and thrive.

Facilities

Our playrooms are well-equipped to support learning and creativity. We also offer a dedicated school leaver room and a separate sleep space for babies.

Outdoor Play & Activities

A large garden provides plenty of space for outdoor play, and regular outings help children explore and engage with the local community.

Food

We serve fresh, organic, locally sourced meals, ensuring a healthy and balanced diet each day.

Location

Located on London Road near Swan Walk Car Park, with Horsham station nearby, our nursery is easily accessible and benefits from being close to Horsham Park.

Location and Travel

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What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining Famly and account records using the nursery management system, Connect (training will be provided).
• Reviewing the monthly Suggested Fee Report.
• Resolving account queries, including administering childcare vouchers, collecting fees, and pursuing outstanding payments.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential staff, child, and parent records.
• Sending reports to Head Office.
• Preparing banking records and the monthly payroll spreadsheet.
• Liaising with the Nursery Manager and Head Office regarding general employee administration.
• Raising authorised invoices for payment and processing authorised refunds.
• Maintaining petty cash records.
• Welcoming parents, children, and visitors.
• Communicating professionally and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
• Carrying out general office duties.

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.