Administration Assistant (Oaklands Nursery School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An Outstanding nursery school is looking for a dedicated Administration Assistant to support the office. This part-time role (16 hours, Term Time) involves managing systems, supporting recruitment, and ensuring a safe environment for children. Ideal candidates will be organised, adaptable, and have strong communication and IT skills. Join a welcoming team committed to providing a high standard of education.

Benefits

Access to SAS Wellbeing service

Annual wellbeing day

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly organised and calm under pressure.
• Committed to creating a warm, professional welcome for families and visitors.
• Experience in education administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and overseeing school systems, procedures and policies.
• Manage manual and online information systems and maintain the school website.
• Assist in producing reports for school leadership.
• Support the recruitment process and staff records.
• Liaise with the Local Authority on facilities management.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Organised

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Experience with school systems (ideally Arbor)

Job description

Overview

Join Our Outstanding Nursery School as our New Administration Assistant

Location: Oaklands Nursery School

Contract: Part-Time (16hrs - Term Time)

Salary: Grade 4

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 12 noon

Interview Date: Friday 10th October

Responsibilities

Are you an organised, proactive, and experienced administrator? We are an Outstanding nursery school dedicated to giving children the very best start in life — and we are now seeking a talented Administration Assistant for our busy school office. As our Administration Assistant, you will play a vital role in the smooth and efficient running of the school. You will:

• Assist in developing and overseeing systems, procedures and policies that keep the school running smoothly.
• Manage manual and online information systems (including Arbor) and maintain our school website.
• Assist in producing reports and information to support school leadership.
• Assist in the safe recruitment process, staff records, and induction of new children and staff.
• Assist in liaising with the Local Authority and site team on facilities management, health and safety, and compliance.
• Play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children by ensuring our procedures are robust and our environment is safe and welcoming.

About You

You will be highly organised, adaptable and calm under pressure. You will have excellent communication and IT skills, experience of school systems (ideally Arbor). Most importantly, you will be committed to creating a warm, professional welcome for our families and visitors and to supporting the school’s ethos and high standards.

Benefits and requirements

• A welcoming and supportive team who value collaboration.
• High-quality continuing professional development.
• Employer benefits include access to SAS Wellbeing service, annual wellbeing day and continuous professional development opportunities through our associate partnership with The Societas Trust.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is central to everything we do. All applicants must be committed to this and will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks, as well as ongoing suitability.

If you believe in giving every child the best possible start, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

To request an application pack visit our website at www.oaklands.staffs.sch.uk (under News and Events: Current vacancies)

To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01782987075 or email [e-mail].