Nursery Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 9,400; Part time

Job summary

Alphington Primary School's nursery seeks an administrative post to support day-to-day running, including admissions, bookings, waiting lists, and family enquiries. The role is part-time at 12 hours a week, Monday to Wednesday mornings, with pattern open to discussion.

Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027. You will work closely with nursery staff, school leaders and external agencies to ensure safeguarding, data protection and smooth operations, contributing to

Qualifications

• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear, warm and professional communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Confident using IT systems and administrative processes.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursery admissions, bookings and waiting lists.
• Support families with enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance data and nursery registers.
• Administer Early Years funding and support parents through funding processes.
• Prepare invoices, monitor payments and maintain financial records.
• Help ensure staffing arrangements and operational processes run smoothly.
• Work closely with nursery staff, school leaders and external agencies.
• Support compliance with safeguarding, data protection and school procedures.
• Contribute to a positive, organised and welcoming environment for children and families.

Skills

Highly organised

Clear communication

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

This administrative post sits within the nursery at Alphington Primary School, supporting the day-to-day running of the setting. The work covers admissions, bookings and waiting lists, family enquiries, pupil and attendance records, and Early Years funding. The role is part-time at 12 hours a week over Monday to Wednesday mornings, with the exact pattern open to discussion with the successful candidate. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Coordinate nursery admissions, bookings and waiting lists
• Support families with enquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance data and nursery registers
• Administer Early Years funding and support parents through funding processes
• Prepare invoices, monitor payments and maintain financial records
• Help ensure staffing arrangements and operational processes run smoothly
• Work closely with nursery staff, school leaders and external agencies
• Support compliance with safeguarding, data protection and school procedures
• Contribute to a positive, organised and welcoming environment for children and families

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities
• Clear, warm and professional communication
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Confident using IT systems and administrative processes
• Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare

Other

• Enjoys working with and supporting families and children
• Proactive, adaptable and able to use own initiative
• Values teamwork and positive working relationships
• Handles sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Wants to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive nursery community