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Nursery Administration apprentice

BRIGHT GEMS NURSERY LTD · FIRST RUNG LIMITED
Location
London
Postcode
N17 9LN
Salary
£14,560 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Business administrator (level 3)
Start date
30 November 2026
Application deadline
19 November 2026
Posted
16 January 2026
Vacancy reference
2000009175

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

  • 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

Working week

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsPatience

Required qualifications

Desired
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4

Training & development

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

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly — all enquiries must go through First Rung.

Future prospects

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

Things to consider

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

About BRIGHT GEMS NURSERY LTD

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.
Website
www.brightgemsnursery.com
Contact name
Sabreena
Contact phone
07495 464797
Contact email
svalydon@firstrung.org.uk
If this one works out

This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.

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