Job Description

Required from January 2026.

Due to the retirement of a long serving staff member Playbox Nursery, which operates under the umbrella of St John's Methodist Church, is looking for an Office Administrator to be available from January 2026 to join our dedicated and happy team in this preschool setting.

The job is permanent and depending on numbers of children the hours are maximum of 21 and a minimum of 18 hours a week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday for 38 weeks a year (term time only). Salary will be between 12.60 and 13.14 an hour depending on experience and will be discussed at interview. Salary is for 38 weeks a year but paid over 12 months.

Playbox Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Two references before interview will be requested on successful applicants.

Day to day duties include:

Supporting the staff in the setting with printing, photocopying, writing newsletters etc

Keeping the web site up to date.

Ensuring parents complete funding forms and entering data into the provider portal.

Being responsible for issuing half termly invoices/statements to parents and collecting fees and issuing receipts.

Issue parents with application forms when requested and keep an accurate waiting list once these are received back.

Liaise with and support the Management Committee as requested.

Keeping records of all staff statutory training and booking courses as required.

Manage petty cash and card transactions when ordering all types of stock.

To support lunch times within The Playbox as required.

Maintain complete confidentiality about children, families and staff.

Person Specification includes:

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.

General computer literacy including Word and Excel.

Ensure the safety and welfare of children through knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures and health and safety awareness.

Able to work well within a team and show initiative.

Be friendly, reliable, and have a flexible attitude.

Good interpersonal skills, being able to communicate well with peers, children's parents/carers, and other professionals.

To apply, please email a request for an application form to Mrs Nicky Hillman Nursery Manager on: theplayboxnursery@hotmail.com or by post to The Playbox Nursery, St John's Community Centre, York Road, Sudbury. CO10 1ND. Visits are welcomed by appointment. Our web site will give further information of our setting at Playboxsudbury.co.uk

Deadline for submission of completed application form is mid-day on Thursday 9th October 2025.

Applicants will be short listed and if successful invited to interview on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 18 - 21 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person