Pre-school Administrator

King Ina Church of England Academy, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6FQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 14 hours per week. To be worked over three days. To include lunch cover.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185
• Actual salary: £7,951
• Pay scale: Grade 14, Point 4
• Hourly rate: £13.05

What skills and experience we're looking for

King Ina C of E Academy is seeking an organised, friendly and efficient Pre-School Administrator to join our welcoming team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our busy pre-school, providing essential administrative and financial support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the setting.

Working closely with the Pre-school Manager and Headteacher, you will play a key role in supporting our children, families and staff by managing financial administration, Early Years funding, invoicing, procurement and general office duties.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Pre-school Manager.

• Manage pre-school fees, invoicing, payments and financial records.

• Administer Early Years Entitlement funding claims and maintain accurate documentation.

• Support procurement and budget administration.

• Organise administrative arrangements for the annual pre-school trip.

• Maintain records and ensure compliance with Ofsted, Somerset Local Authority guidance and GDPR requirements.

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, responding sensitively to enquiries and supporting families where appropriate.

• Provide occasional cover for Early Years Practitioners, including supporting children with activities and at mealtimes when required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.

• Is confident working with financial information and maintaining accurate records.

• Has good IT skills and is comfortable using a range of office systems.

• Can prioritise workloads and work independently as well as part of a team.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates discretion and maintains confidentiality at all times.

• Shares our commitment to providing the very best experiences for young children and their families.

Previous administrative experience is essential. Experience of working within an early yearsor school environment and knowledge of Early Years funding would be an advantage, although training will be provided for the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team and governors.

• A rewarding role within a caring and inclusive pre-school.

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• A chance to make a positive difference to the lives of young children and their families.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King Ina Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Ina Church of England Academy website
• Email address: sarah.bulpin@kingina.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-ina-church-of-england-academy-somerton

King Ina C of E Academy is a primary school set within beautiful countryside on the edge of the rural town of Somerton. We have provision for 14 primary classes in addition to our pre-school. Our site includes a large sports field, a forest school, a nature garden, an adventure playground and a multi-use games area.

We have an incredibly dedicated team of staff at King Ina who are committed to helping the children achieve their very best and to ensuring that the pupils’ well-being is at the centre of all we do. Our Christian values of Community, Friendship, Determination, Eco-friendly, Believe and Calm are central to the children’s learning.

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