School Office & HR Manager (Full-Time, Permanent)
Up to £40,000 per annum
Location: Liberty Woodland School, Morden
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all-year-round, Monday to Thursday 8am until 5pm, Friday 8am until 2pm
All year round role.
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.
What You Will Do
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.
* Manage school communications, diaries, calendars, meetings, and events.
* Ensure data systems are accurate, up-to-date and compliant with GDPR.
* Co-ordinate bookings for the minibus, school visits, events, and CPD days.
* Handle attendance records, admissions, school census returns and general correspondence.
* 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.
Leadership & School Ethos
* Support the Head of School in promoting a professional, positive and inclusive school culture.
* Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, families and visitors.
* Actively participate in whole-school initiatives and take pride in being a visible, dependable and respected figure in the school.
Who You Are
* An experienced office manager or administrator with strong HR and recruitment knowledge.
* Exceptionally organised, detail-oriented and proactive.
* Highly competent with IT systems and admin software.
* A strong communicator with the ability to manage multiple relationships professionally and warmly.
* Reliable, resilient and solution-focused—comfortable with the busy rhythm of school life.
* Friendly, approachable and always calm under pressure.
* Enthusiastic about Liberty Woodland School's outdoor, progressive and child-led approach.
* Previous experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Liberty Woodland School?
* Be part of a visionary school community where people are valued and children come first.
* Work alongside a supportive, kind and passionate team of educators.
* Enjoy variety in your role with opportunities to contribute across the school.
* Access to ongoing professional development and a culture of learning.
* A chance to make a tangible impact in a small, innovative and growing school.
About Us
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. Our school is based on a three-acre site in Morden, and our team is made up of educators who believe in doing things differently.
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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.