Office manager - maternity cover

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support to the Head of School, including correspondence, scheduling, and meeting administration.
• Lead and manage the school office, overseeing daily operations and support staff.
• Oversee payroll administration, including contracts, salaries, timesheets, and staff absence tracking.
• Manage pupil information systems (Arbor), ensuring accurate attendance, census returns, and data compliance.
• Act as the key liaison for parents, staff, external agencies, and the Eden Academy Trust community.
• Ensure efficient administrative systems and compliance, including recruitment, safeguarding checks, and record keeping.

Required Checks & Safeguarding

George Hastwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, will be required for the successful candidate, and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in the Safeguarding Policy.

Diversity Statement

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognize and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practice cultural humility, anti‑racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.