Cluster Nursery Administrator

Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3LH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 June 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Associate 3.2 - Actual Salary: £15,863.63

Cluster Nursery Administrator job summary

We are seeking a proactive and organised Nursery Administrator to join our friendly team and work across Lime Tree Primary School and Merstham 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 Tree's 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 children’s lives

About Lime Tree Primary School 

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

• 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 Employment Offer

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

Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 3.2 - £25,258 FTE

Actual Salary: £15,863.63

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-tree-primary-school-merstham

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