School Officer Manager

About the role

This temporary, full‑time position supports the Senior Leadership Team and the School Assistant Business Manager in a busy secondary school in Redbridge. You will be the central point for business services such as HR, payroll, admissions and attendance, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment, including interview coordination and DBS checks.
• Assist with payroll processing, leaver procedures and payroll notifications.
• Manage staff absence records and act as the primary contact for leave requests.
• Support admission appeals administration and ensure compliance.
• Handle general business and administrative duties – reception, telephone, post and email management.
• Maintain school assessment data in the Arbor system and oversee student attendance records.
• Occasionally act as a First Aider or examination invigilator.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and detail‑oriented approach.
• Understanding of safer recruitment practices.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Professional attitude with reliable attendance.

Required skills

• Website management
• Arbor system (training provided if needed)
• Database management

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£19‑£20 per hour).
• Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.
• Experience in a dynamic educational environment.