School Office & HR Manager

Liberty Woodland School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering school community as an Office & HR Manager, where your organizational skills and HR expertise will be vital in supporting a unique and child-focused environment. This full-time role offers a dynamic atmosphere, ensuring smooth operations while fostering a positive school culture. You will be the go-to person for administrative tasks and HR functions, contributing to the well-being of both staff and students. Enjoy a variety of responsibilities and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive team dedicated to progressive education. If you are passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

Paid Sick Leave

Paid-for Staff Events

Free Daily Lunches

Free Parking

Access to Free 24-hour GP

Discounts on Shopping

Free Wellbeing Treatments

Qualifications

• Experienced office manager or administrator with HR knowledge.
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the school office.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle and maintain HR records.

Skills

Office Management

HR Knowledge

Communication

IT Systems Competence

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Office Management

Experience in HR and Recruitment

Tools

Admin Software

Data Systems

Job description

School Office & HR Manager (Full-Time, Permanent)

Location:Liberty Woodland School, Morden (On-site role)

Hours:37.5 hours per week, all-year-round

Annual Leave:5.6 weeks (inclusive of bank holidays, to be taken during school holidays)

Contract:Permanent

Reports to:Head of School

Join the Heartbeat of a Unique School Community

We are seeking a highly organised, warm and proactiveOffice & HR Managerto run the day-to-day operations of our busy school office and support the wellbeing of our wonderful staff team.

Liberty Woodland School is not a typical school—and this is not a typical school admin role. As akey member of the leadership support team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of both theadministrative and HR functions, while keeping our unique, creative, and child-focused culture alive.

This is a full-time, all-year-round position suited to someone who thrives onvariety, responsibility, and being the go-to person in a fast-paced school environment.

What You Will Do Office Management & Administration

• Oversee the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office.
• Provide high-level administrative support to theHead of School and Senior Leadership Team.
• Be the first point of contact for parents, staff, visitors and external agencies.
• Manage school communications, diaries, calendars, meetings, and events.
• Ensure data systems are accurate, up-to-date and compliant with GDPR.
• Co-ordinate bookings for the minibus, school visits, events, and CPD days.
• Handle attendance records, admissions, school census returns and general correspondence.
• Provide light finance admin support including reconciliation of income, handling receipts, and liaising with the Finance Team.

HR & Recruitment

• Manage and co-ordinate the fullrecruitment cycle, ensuring adherence to safer recruitment practices.
• Maintain accurateHR records, support onboarding and manage induction paperwork.
• Lead on recordingstaff absence, leave, training, and compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Prepare HR documentation and letters, track probation and appraisal reviews, and support payroll administration.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure all processes are efficient, secure and well organised.

Leadership & School Ethos

• Support the Head of School in promoting a professional, positive and inclusive school culture.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, families and visitors.
• Actively participate in whole-school initiatives and take pride in being a visible, dependable and respected figure in the school.

Who You Are

• An experienced office manager or administrator ideallywith strongHR and recruitment knowledge.
• Exceptionallyorganised, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Highly competent withIT systems and admin software.
• Astrong communicatorwith the ability to manage multiple relationships professionally and warmly.
• Reliable, resilient and solution-focused—comfortable with the busy rhythm of school life.
• Friendly, approachable and always calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic about Liberty Woodland School’soutdoor, progressive and child-led approach.
• Previous experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Liberty Woodland School?

• Be part of avisionary school communitywhere people are valued and children come first.
• Work alongside asupportive, kind and passionateteam of educators.
• Enjoyvariety in your rolewith opportunities to contribute across the school.
• Access toongoing professional developmentand a culture of learning.
• A chance to make a tangible impact in asmall, innovative and growing school.
• Competitive salary plus company benefits including - Company pension, Paid sick leave, Paid-for staff events, Paycare policy (including support with private healthcare costs, access to free 24 hour GP, discounts on shopping, free wellbeing treatments), Free daily lunches, Free parking.

About Us

Liberty Woodland School is a pioneering, co-educational independent school for children aged 4–16. We take aprogressive, outdoor-first approachto education, placing student well-being, curiosity and independence at the heart of everything we do. Our school is based on athree-acre site in Morden, and our team is made up of educators who believe in doing things differently.

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Liberty Woodland School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.

If you're ready to play a vital role in a school that is transforming education—apply now and be part of something truly different.