School Administrator (Permanent, Part-Time – Grade 7)
Nursery Setting – Pendle
We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and proactive School Administrator to join a well-established and inclusive nursery school in Pendle. This is a permanent Grade 7 position, offered on a part-time basis, with flexibility around working hours and days for the right candidate.
This is a senior, supervisory role that plays a vital part in supporting leadership and ensuring the effective, safe, and compliant day-to-day running of the nursery.
About the Nursery
The nursery provides high-quality early years education for children aged 2–4, placing children’s wellbeing, safety, and development at the heart of everything it does. It is a nurturing, values-driven setting with strong partnerships between staff, families, and external professionals. The nursery is committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and giving every child the best possible start to their education.
The Role
This role will support senior leaders by overseeing key administrative, HR, and compliance functions, contributing to the smooth running of a busy and caring early years environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversight of administrative operations across the nursery
*HR responsibilities, including staff records, recruitment processes, absence monitoring, and supporting staff management
*Supervisory support to staff and involvement in project-based work
*Leading on Health & Safety administration, monitoring compliance and procedures
*Supporting financial administration, including budget monitoring and reporting
*Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) (or willingness to undertake training)
*Maintaining and reviewing policies, procedures, and statutory documentation
*Liaising with staff, external agencies, and professionals as required
*Supporting leadership to ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and best practice remain central to nursery operations
About You
*Essential: experience of administration within an education setting (school or nursery)
*Experience in a senior or supervisory administrative role is highly desirable
*Strong understanding of safeguarding, HR processes, and Health & Safety within education
*Confident working independently and managing a varied workload
*Highly organised and professional, with excellent attention to detail
*Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
*DSL trained, or willing to complete the required training
What We Offer
*Permanent Grade 7 role
*Part-time hours with flexibility for the right candidate
*Supportive leadership team and positive working environment
*Opportunity to contribute to a nurturing, child-centred nursery setting
*Training and professional development where appropriate
If you are an experienced education administrator looking for a flexible, permanent, part-time role with responsibility and variety within an early years setting, we would welcome your application.