Nursery Administrator

Role overview

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Taunton, which is part of Grandir UK, is seeking a warm, motivated Nursery Administrator to join the team. The role focuses on supporting children’s wellbeing and development in a nurturing, child-centred environment that values curiosity, encouragement and day-to-day care.

This position can be offered on either a part-time or full-time basis, with a minimum of 25 hours per week.

The salary range is £26,437 to £27,040, with the exact figure depending on experience and qualifications, and pay is reviewed regularly.

About the nursery

The nursery provides a safe and engaging setting where children can move through their early years at a pace that suits them. It includes eight light and spacious playrooms, each themed around local fruits and adapted to different developmental stages. The Taunton site also features three active outdoor gardens designed for safe and stimulating play, including mud kitchens and areas for growing vegetables.

Children are supported by a dedicated forest school practitioner who helps them explore nature and strengthen motor, social and physical skills. The nursery also runs activities such as Sing and Sign, Boogie Mites, Make and Bake, and Yoga, alongside trips to local parks to help children connect with their surroundings and community. The setting has been rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED.

What the role involves

• Maintain high standards of quality across the nursery.
• Assist and oversee playroom staff in their everyday duties.
• Allocate staff effectively so room standards are consistently met.
• Make sure key carer arrangements are applied correctly and children are matched to key carers appropriately.
• Ensure nursery practice follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.
• Give parents and carers clear, professional updates about their child.
• Help promote the nursery to existing families and prospective customers.
• Build open, positive relationships with colleagues.
• Support staff in maintaining friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.

Benefits and perks

• 33 days of annual leave, bank holidays included, with 3 days taken during the Christmas shutdown.
• Christmas and New Year closure period.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Substantial childcare discount.
• £500 referral reward for recommending a friend.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay available from day one.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Recognition as a certified Great Place to Work by current colleagues.
• Maternity and adoption pay at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity pay at 100% for 4 weeks.
• Paid parental bereavement leave for up to 4 weeks.
• Paid compassionate leave for up to 2 weeks.
• Paid miscarriage leave for up to 2 weeks.
• An extra Wellbeing Day off.
• The Grand Event, offering up to one additional week of annual leave for a major life event after 2 years of service.
• Access to a benefits portal with discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema, ASOS, M&S and major supermarkets.
• 24/7 remote GP access.
• Medical cashback for dental care, physiotherapy and alternative therapies.
• Year-round recognition, rewards and team celebrations, with May dedicated to team appreciation.
• In-house training and real opportunities to progress.
• Strong sustainability focus, including Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation.

Additional information

The employer is committed to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and selects candidates based on merit. AI-assisted tools may be used during recruitment for tasks such as application screening and reference checking, but final hiring decisions are made by the company’s team.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the vacancy may close early.

Reference: INDQJ.