At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the school office, manage attendance, and liaise with parents in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Welcoming Primary & Nursery school in Whetstone with a caring ethos.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, supportive staff culture, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with hands-on support and clear guidance.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and make a positive impact in a child-centred setting.
- Qualifications: Strong administrative skills; school experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Our Client is seeking a Part-Time School Administrator to join a welcoming Primary & Nursery school located in the heart of Whetstone. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a nurturing, child-centred environment. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the school office, liaise with parents, manage basic finance/attendance tasks, and assist with general administrative duties across the setting.
This well-established Primary & Nursery school serves a close-knit community and is known for its caring ethos, structured routines, and highly supportive staff culture. The school prides itself on clear communication, strong safeguarding practices, and creating a warm environment where children, families and staff feel welcome. The office team is small but incredibly collaborative, and the successful candidate will benefit from hands-on support, clear guidance and training in school systems such as SIMS/Arbor. Staff describe the school as friendly, efficient and genuinely enjoyable to work in, with leadership that values work-life balance and professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing reception duties, greeting parents and visitors
- Handling phone and email enquiries
- Supporting attendance and admissions administration
- Updating school databases and pupil records
- Assisting with newsletters, letters and forms
- Providing general organisational support to the Senior Leadership Team
- Liaising with teachers, support staff and external agencies when required
This role would suit someone who is organised, personable and confident multi-tasking in a busy front-office environment. School experience is desirable but not essential if you have strong transferable administrative skills and a positive, proactive approach.
Salary: Paid on the school’s support staff scale (pro-rata for part-time hours).
To be considered for this School Administrator position please forward a CV as soon as possible.
School Administrator - Primary & Nursery School - Whetstone employer: Marchant Recruitment
Marchant Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. As a Nursery Teacher in Hillingdon, you will benefit from a collaborative team environment, opportunities for continuous development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives in an Outstanding primary school setting.
