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Level 3

Nursery Administration apprentice

BRIGHT GEMS NURSERY LTD · London

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Pay
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
19 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

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What you would do

If you’re organised, motivated, and looking to kickstart your career in business admin, our apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you. Gain hands-on experience managing administrative tasks in a nursery environment, whilst developing essential office and communication skills—all while earning in a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Day to day

  • 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

What you would study

Business administrator (level 3)

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

Other 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.

Training provider: FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Working week

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

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

Where

London (N17).

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.

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.

Nursery Administration apprentice, BRIGHT GEMS NURSERY LTD