Cluster Nursery Administrator

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 an established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lime Tree, our cluster includes 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

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.