Nursery Office Administrator

Kilnwood Vale Primary School; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Horsham is seeking a part-time Nursery Office Administrator to oversee nursery administration tasks. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, managing funds, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in English and Maths, alongside experience in administration. This role offers the potential for career progression within a supportive educational community.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
• Appropriate experience in administration, preferably in a school or nursery.
• Advanced IT skills required, especially with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of nursery administration.
• Coordinate nursery admissions and maintain accurate records.
• Handle Local Authority funding processes and complete census data.

Skills

Organisational skills

Advanced IT skills

Effective communication

Education

Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Join our friendly team at Kilnwood Vale as a Nursery Office Administrator and help keep everything running smoothly - this permanent, part-time role (24 hours a week) is perfect for someone organised and passionate about supporting early years education. In this role, you'll work closely with the school leadership and nursery team to manage all aspects of nursery administration – from coordinating admissions and maintaining accurate records to ensuring timely invoicing and funding claims. You'll play a key part in keeping our nursery running smoothly by managing databases, monitoring staff ratios, and liaising with parents to fill places efficiently. The role also involves handling Local Authority funding processes, completing census data, and keeping our nursery information up to date online.

Qualifications

• Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
• Appropriate experience in administration (school/nursery setting desirable)
• Advanced IT skills, including experience working with MS office applications
• Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks
• An effective communicator and ability to remain professional and maintain confidentiality at all times

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools: Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community. As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

About GLF Schools

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model