HR/Office Manager

TeacherActive are working with a welcoming and forward-thinking Primary School in East London who are looking for an experienced Office & HR Manager to join their team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys leading a strong administrative team while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of school operations.

As the Office & HR Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the school’s administrative and HR systems run efficiently and effectively. You’ll oversee a small team of administrators, support senior leaders with operational processes, and maintain a high standard of service across all areas of administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing administrative systems and staff.

• Overseeing HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and staff records.

• Maintaining school databases (such as Arbor, Cashless, HR Access Selima).

• Coordinating payroll data, absence management, and personnel documentation.

• Supporting the Head of School and senior leadership with HR policies, staff performance, and compliance.

• Ensuring a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience for all visitors and stakeholders.

• Experience working within a school office or HR setting (essential).

• Strong knowledge of HR procedures and school administration systems.

• Excellent organisation, communication, and people management skills.

• The ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.

• Confidence in using systems such as Arbor or HR Access Selima (training can be provided).

• A proactive, supportive approach with a focus on teamwork and efficiency.

• Supportive senior leadership team.

• Collaborative and positive working environment.

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the smooth running of a thriving primary school.

If you’re a dedicated and experienced Office & HR Manager looking for your next challenge within a friendly and dynamic East London primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Malachi at TeacherActive on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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