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We are seeking a proactive and organised Nursery Administrator to join our friendly team and work across the two Primary Schools in our Didcot Cluster.
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 Aureus Primary and Manor Primary'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
1. Strong administrative background, ideally with experience in a school or nursery setting
2. Excellent IT skills and confidence using digital systems and spreadsheets
3. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
4. A confident and professional communicator, able to interact effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies
5. Trustworthy and discreet, with a strong understanding of the need for confidentiality
6. Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to manage multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities
7. Team player with a proactive mindset, keen to contribute to a positive working environment
8. Passionate about supporting early years education and making a difference in children’s lives
About The Didcot Cluster
Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster, a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris, Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields. 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.
9. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
10. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
11. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
12. 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
13. Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
14. Flexible working options
15. Generous holiday allowance
16. Work life and family friendly policies
17. Employee wellbeing initiatives
18. Access to a staff benefits portal
19. Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Associate 3 £25,001, actual salary £12,546 pro rata
Hours: 21 hours per week, Monday - Friday (can be flexible for the right candidate) - 39 weeks - Term-time .
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025
Interview Date: w/c 3rd November 2025
Safeguarding Statement
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.