Paige Purton

Experienced Nursery Room Manager and senior administrator with over 10 years' experience across early years education, customer service, retail, and team leadership. Skilled in managing day-to-day operations, leading high-performing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional customer and parent experiences. Recognised for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, families, and external professionals.

Passionate about maintaining high standards and supporting teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. Now seeking a senior leadership or operational management role where I can contribute to service excellence and continuous improvement.

Nursery Room Manager at Busy Bees Day Nurseries (2019-09 – Present)

Lead the daily operation of a busy nursery room, managing a team of five practitioners while ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and education.

• Lead, motivate and support a team of five staff members.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with EYFS requirements.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance are maintained at all times.
• Complete risk assessments, observations, assessments, and children's development records.
• Manage staff rotas, documentation, reporting, and parent communications.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Support recruitment, induction, coaching, and development of new team members.
• Improved staff confidence through structured induction and mentoring.
• Streamlined daily recording systems, reducing administration time while improving communication with parents.
• Maintained consistently high standards during internal and external compliance inspections.
• Helped create a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports children's individual development.

Customer Service Assistant at Sainsbury's (2016-09 – 2019-09)

Delivered outstanding customer service in a busy retail environment.

• Resolved customer enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Processed cash and card payments accurately.
• Supported stock replenishment and daily store operations.
• Maintained excellent standards of presentation and customer satisfaction.

General Assistant at Decorative Supplies (2014-09 – 2016-09)

• Provided knowledgeable advice and assistance to customers.
• Managed stock levels and merchandising.
• Maintained an organised, welcoming retail environment.
• Assisted with day-to-day store operations and administration.

Level 3 in Early Years Education – Busy Bees, Enfield (2021-01 – 2023-04)

Level 2 in Agricultural & Forestry – Capel Manor College (2012-01 – 2013-04)

Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Mathematics

GCSEs in English (Grade C), Mathematics (Grade C), Science (Grade C)