Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Early Years Administrator to join our team at Kiddie Capers Childcare.
The Early Years Administrator plays an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation by providing administrative support to the Kiddie Capers Childcare Support Hub. Working closely with colleagues across the business, the postholder will help ensure processes are organised, records are maintained, and communication is managed effectively.
The role is based at our Support Hub Office in between Hurstpierpoint and Burgess Hill, however there may be travel required between our sites across East and West Sussex to support the Nursery Teams.
Hours & Pay:
25 hours per week (08:00-13:00 or 08:30-13:30)
£17,500 per annum (£28,000 FTE)
Kiddie Capers Childcare are a growing Nurseries & Preschool company operating multiple nurseries in the Sussex area. We are owned and operated by two local families. At Kiddie Capers we give our children a safe, happy, and creative environment where they are inspired and encouraged to develop new ideas and interests. We value their uniqueness and recognise their individual learning needs, so that they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school, but for life.
Our stimulating learning conditions and challenging curriculum ensures each child achieves their full potential. We create a caring ethos, where we encourage respect for each other and for the environment, whilst adding to the life and well-being of our local community. Our strong partnerships with families and the wider local community, creates an open and welcoming surrounding that promotes equality and values diversity.
Job Requirements
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Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
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Early Years experience (desirable but not essential)
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Famly experience (desirable but not essential)
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Excellent attention to detail
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Excellent communication skills
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Adaptable
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Creative and solution driven
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Uses initiative
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Works at pace
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Team player
Job Responsibilities
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Provide administrative support for the Staffing Manager, Area Managers and Senior Leadership Team with a range of tasks and to support the day-to-day running of the organisation
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Support with general correspondence, document preparation, and data management
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Use of Excel spreadsheets to aid staffing planning
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Cover required tasks for the Staffing Manager in their absence
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Upload absence documents to HiBob such as fit notes
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Provide back-up support where required to our nursery settings
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Project work as required by Staffing Manager or Nursery Operations Team
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Extract data from Famly and update staffing requirement information within Excel rota spreadsheets
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Ensure all data entered into spreadsheets and systems is accurate and up to date
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Highlight any significant changes to the Staffing Manager
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Check that observations are being uploaded to Famly accounts
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Ensure Famly compliance is up to date, for example, parental permissions and passwords
Job Benefits
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34 days holiday allowance (full time), this includes bank holidays
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Dedicated “Me” Day each year to celebrate you!
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Eligibility to access Blue Light Card
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Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
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Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
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Sick Pay (after successful probation)
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Increased holiday allowance with length of service
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Discounted childcare across all our sites
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Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company
