Office Manager
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre, London, N1 0UH14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- SO1 FTE £40, 404 - £41,637 / SO2 FTE £42,912 - £44,235
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and the Governors of Kate Greenaway Nursery School are seeking to appoint a motivated, organised, and proactive Office Manager to join our team. This is a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our nursery and leading the school office. While previous experience in administration or office management is an advantage, we welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn, develop their skills, and bring a systematic and methodical approach to their work.
We are looking for:
- An enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to learn and grow in an administrative role.
- Someone who is organised, systematic, and methodical in their approach to tasks.
- A person with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to develop these further.
- A team player who can work under pressure, adapt quickly, and support others.
- Previous experience in administration is helpful but not essential—we value potential and a positive attitude to learning.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A nurturing and vibrant school environment that puts children and families at the heart of our work.
- A leadership team committed to staff well-being and development.
- A key role in shaping and improving administrative and operational systems.
- Opportunities for professional growth and to contribute to the wider success of the school.
Further information about the job
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding position. You will work closely with the Headteacher and leadership team to keep the school running smoothly.
Application Process & Key Dates
As part of our commitment to safer recruitment and safeguarding, we do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete the official application form and return to kategreenaway.eyc@islington.gov.uk
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 15 December 2025
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 5
- Education phase
- Nursery
- School size
- 91 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- kategreenaway.eyc@islington.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 02075274850
Kate Greenaway is a unique provision providing excellent care and educational opportunities and outcomes for children from 0 to 5 years within a purposeful and structured learning environment. We place a strong emphasis on the quality of the continuous provision as a basis for child-centred learning and have a well-established staff team of committed practitioners.
We are proud to be an inclusive nursery school, offering a safe place for children to grow and thrive. We have fantastic staff and a supportive local community. Our mission is to help children develop a passion for learning, curiosity about the world around them and acquire the confidence and new knowledge they need to succeed in the next stage of their young lives. Please see the school website for more information about the school.
The school has purposefully designed gardens, recently enriched with a climbing frame. Our outdoor learning environment promotes and extends children’s knowledge and interest for the natural world. Our school curriculum is designed to is committed to provide rich, inspiring, and challenging learning experiences to our children both inside and outside.
Arranging a visit to Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kategreenaway.eyc@islington.gov.uk.
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