Job Advert: HR / Office Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: Walthamstow
Salary: £17-£20
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 months (Maternity Cover)
Responsible to: Head of School
About the Role
Complete classroom services are working with a school seeking a highly organised, proactive, and experienced HR / Office Manager to lead their school’s administrative and HR functions during a maternity cover period.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our school office, maintaining HR compliance, and supporting the strategic and operational needs of the school community.
The successful candidate will manage a small administrative team, coordinate HR processes, and ensure all office systems operate effectively and efficiently in line with Trust policies and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management & Administration
* Lead and line manage the school’s administrative team to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
* Oversee all administrative systems, including Arbor, HR Access (Selima), and cashless payment systems.
* Ensure the effective management of pupil, personnel, and assessment data.
* Coordinate office procedures, communication systems, and customer service to staff, parents, and external agencies.
* Manage correspondence, reports, and documentation for the Head of School, SLT, and governing body.
Human Resources
* Administer HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, payroll changes, staff attendance, and absence management.
* Maintain accurate and confidential staff records, including vetting, safeguarding, and the Single Central Record.
* Support the Head of School and Trust HR team in employee relations, performance management, and staff welfare.
* Ensure compliance with all safeguarding, safer recruitment, and data protection requirements.
* Coordinate induction, occupational health referrals, and exit interviews as required.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
* Act as a first point of contact for staff, parents, and visitors, ensuring all are received courteously and professionally.
* Liaise effectively with Trust HR, local authorities, and external agencies.
* Contribute to the positive image and ethos of the school through excellent service and communication.
Leadership & Development
* Supervise and appraise administrative staff, identifying development and training needs.
* Support the continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems.
* Promote teamwork, confidentiality, and professionalism within the office and across the wider school community.
Person Specification
We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:
* Proven experience in office management, HR administration, or a similar role (preferably in an education setting).
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Strong working knowledge of HR procedures, safer recruitment, and personnel data management.
* Competence in using ICT systems such as Arbor, HR Access, and Microsoft Office packages.
* Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
* A proactive, professional, and positive approach to supporting the school’s vision and values.
if interested kindly apply with your up to date CV