Cluster Nursery Administrator

We are seeking a proactive and organised Nursery Administrator to join our friendly team and work across Merstham Primary School and Lime Tree Primary School.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of all nursery-related administrative tasks. From managing admissions and funding processes to handling communications and day-to-day paperwork this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a busy and welcoming school environment.

Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and proactive individual to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of Merstham and Lime Trees Nurseries. You will be involved in a wide range of administrative duties from supporting nursery admissions and managing funding processes to maintaining accurate records and assisting with Local Authority submissions. You will also help with marketing nursery places liaising with prospective families and ensuring compliance with current early years funding and staffing requirements. This role is ideal for someone who is adaptable detail-focused and eager to contribute positively to a supportive and busy school environment.

What we are looking for

• Strong administrative background ideally with experience in a school or nursery setting
• Excellent IT skills and confidence using digital systems and spreadsheets
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• A confident and professional communicator able to interact effectively with staff parents and external agencies
• Trustworthy and discreet with a strong understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Adaptable and calm under pressure able to manage multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities
• Team player with a proactive mindset keen to contribute to a positive working environment
• Passionate about supporting early years education and making a difference in childrens lives

About Merstham Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster ofschools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Merstham Primary our cluster includes thefollowing other schools; Southgate Primary School Forge Wood Primary SchoolKilnwood Vale Primary School Greenway Junior School Salfords Primary SchoolLime Tree Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise andexperience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 19000 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 Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offerwhich 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

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 3.2 - 25258 FTE

Actual Salary:15863.63

Hours:25 hours per week Monday to Friday (41 weeks per year)

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July at 9.30am

Interview Date: Monday 13th July 2026