Office Manager

Camelford Community Primary School; Camelford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time plus 3 weeks

Local government pension scheme

Comprehensive training during Arbor"

Job summary

Camelford Primary School is seeking a highly organised Office Manager to run overall school administration and provide HR support. You will manage reception, handle daily admin tasks, and coordinate core HR processes with discretion.

As we migrate from SIMS to Arbor, a confident IT user is essential to support system transitions, maintain the SCR and onboarding checks, and ensure accurate records. The role offers term-time plus 3 weeks, a supportive team, and a generous pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration with understanding of HR processes and compliance.
• Confident IT user with experience in school management systems (SIMS or Arbor highly advantageous).
• Highly organized and discreet, able to manage confidential data and multitask in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage school reception, welcoming visitors, parents, and pupils in a professional manner.
• Coordinate HR processes including onboarding, SCR maintenance, and pre-employment checks.
• Maintain accurate student and staff records during the SIMS to Arbor transition.

Skills

Administration

HR processes

IT literacy

SIMS

Arbor

Data management

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

SCR

Job description

Camelford Primary School is looking to appoint an Officer Manager. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive, and thriving environment where children love to learn. Our school office is the welcoming heart of our community, serving as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and pupils. We are seeking a highly organised, versatile, and proactive Office Manager to join our dedicated team.

The Role

This is a pivotal role combining general school administration with vital human resources support. You will keep our school running efficiently by managing school reception, handling day-to-day administrative tasks, and coordinating core HR processes. As we are currently transitioning our data systems from SIMS to Arbor, confidence with IT and an adaptable mindset are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage school reception, welcoming visitors, parents, and pupils with a warm, professional manner.
• Coordinate school HR processes, including staff onboarding, maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR), and processing pre-employment checks.
• Maintain accurate student and staff records, supporting our ongoing transition from SIMS to Arbor.
• Handle daily communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing parent communication platforms.
• Support school leadership with confidential HR administration, recording staff absences, and preparing basic personnel documentation.

About You

• Experienced in administration, ideally with a background or strong understanding of HR processes and compliance.
• A confident IT user, with experience in school management systems (experience with SIMS or Arbor is highly advantageous).
• Highly organized and discreet, with an ability to manage confidential data and prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• An exceptional communicator who can interact positively with children, parents, colleagues, and external visitors.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive training and support, particularly during our system migration to Arbor.
• Excellent work-life balance with a term-time plus 3 weeks working pattern.
• A generous local government pension scheme.