School Office & HR Manager (Full-Time, Permanent) Up to £40,000 per annum
Location: Liberty Woodland School, Morden
5 hours per week, all-year-round, Monday to Thursday 8am until 5pm, Friday 8am until 2pm
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks (inclusive of bank holidays, to be taken during school holidays)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Head of School
Join the Heartbeat of a Unique School Community
We are seeking a highly organised, warm and proactive Office & HR Manager to run the day-to-day operations of our busy school office and support the wellbeing of our wonderful staff team.
Liberty Woodland School is not a typical school—and this is not a typical school admin role. As a key member of the leadership support team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of both the administrative and HR functions, while keeping our unique, creative, and child-focused culture alive. This is a full-time, all-year-round position suited to someone who thrives on variety, responsibility, and being the go-to person in a fast-paced school environment.
Office Management & Administration
Oversee the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office.
Provide high-level administrative support to the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team.
Be the first point of contact for parents, staff, visitors and external agencies.
Ensure data systems are accurate, up-to-date and compliant with GDPR.
Provide light finance admin support including reconciliation of income, handling receipts, and liaising with the Finance Team.
HR & Recruitment
Manage and co-ordinate the full recruitment cycle, ensuring adherence to safer recruitment practices.
Maintain accurate HR records, support onboarding and manage induction paperwork.
Lead on recording staff absence, leave, training, and compliance with safeguarding requirements.
Prepare HR documentation and letters, track probation and appraisal reviews, and support payroll administration.
Maintain HR systems and ensure all processes are efficient, secure and well organised.
Support the Head of School in promoting a professional, positive and inclusive school culture.
An experienced office manager or administrator with strong HR and recruitment knowledge.
Highly competent with IT systems and admin software.
Enthusiastic about Liberty Woodland School’s outdoor, progressive and child-led approach.
Why Join Liberty Woodland School?
Be part of a visionary school community where people are valued and children come first.
Access to ongoing professional development and a culture of learning.
Liberty Woodland School is a pioneering, co-educational independent school for children aged 4–16. We take a progressive, outdoor-first approach to education, placing student well-being, curiosity and independence at the heart of everything we do. Liberty Woodland School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.
If you're ready to play a vital role in a school that is transforming education—apply now and be part of something truly different.