School Administrator

Full-Time | Nursery School | Lambeth, South London | Immediate Start

A welcoming and well-established nursery school in Lambeth is seeking an organised, professional and personable School Administrator to join its busy administrative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator with strong SIMS experience who enjoys working in an early years setting and supporting children, parents, carers and staff.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the nursery office, providing administrative support, maintaining accurate pupil records and ensuring a friendly and professional service for families. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager, senior leadership team and wider staff to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the setting.

Previous hands-on experience using SIMS is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

School Administration and Office Support

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the nursery office, ensuring an efficient and organised service.

• Respond to telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries from parents, carers, staff and external organisations.

• Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, letters and general administrative documentation.

• Maintain organised electronic and paper filing systems.

• Support the Nursery Manager and senior team with administrative tasks and operational requirements.

• Assist with arranging meetings, appointments, nursery events and parent communications.

• Monitor office supplies and assist with ordering stationery and resources.

SIMS and Pupil Records

• Use SIMS confidently and independently to maintain accurate pupil records and update information.

• Manage pupil admissions, registrations, leavers and changes to personal details.

• Maintain accurate records of children’s contact details, emergency contacts and attendance information.

• Produce reports and support data collection using SIMS.

• Ensure pupil information is accurate, up to date and accessible to authorised staff.

• Support the transfer and maintenance of pupil records in line with nursery procedures.

• Assist with data checking and reporting requirements.

Parent and Family Communication

• Act as a friendly and professional first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors.

• Respond to enquiries and provide clear information about nursery procedures and arrangements.

• Communicate effectively with families regarding documentation, appointments and general administration.

• Handle sensitive enquiries with discretion, empathy and professionalism.

• Help create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and their families.

Safeguarding, Compliance and Confidentiality

• Follow nursery safeguarding and child protection policies and report concerns appropriately.

• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information about children, families and staff.

• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with GDPR and data protection requirements.

• Support the accurate maintenance of safeguarding and administrative documentation.

• Follow nursery procedures and contribute to a safe and compliant working environment.

General Operational Support

• Support attendance monitoring and maintain accurate daily records.

• Assist with staff administration, absence records and general HR paperwork where required.

• Liaise with staff to ensure information is shared accurately and efficiently.

• Support nursery events, parent meetings and activities.

• Assist with maintaining a professional, organised and welcoming reception area.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a school, nursery or educational administration role.

• Essential: Proven, hands-on experience using SIMS.

• Good understanding of pupil records, admissions and attendance administration.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.

• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy nursery environment.

• An understanding of GDPR, confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.

• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach to work.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider nursery team.

Previous experience as a School Administrator, Nursery Administrator, School Office Assistant or Education Administrator would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a welcoming nursery environment.

• Supportive management and friendly team.

• Opportunities for professional development and further training.

• Varied administrative responsibilities.

• Opportunities to develop experience within early years education.

• Employee Assistance Programme, where provided.

• Pension scheme in accordance with employment arrangements.

Role Details

• Position: School Administrator

• Location: Lambeth, South London

• Setting: Nursery School

• Hours: Full-time

• Contract: Permanent

• Start Date: Immediate

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and the school's support staff pay structure.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and verification of relevant qualifications and employment history, in accordance with applicable safeguarding requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

How to Apply

If you are an organised and enthusiastic administrator with previous experience in an educational setting and confident SIMS experience, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming nursery in Lambeth, supporting the smooth running of the setting and helping provide a positive experience for children, families and staff.

Please submit your CV for consideration for the School Administrator position at a nursery school in Lambeth, South London.

We look forward to receiving your application!