School Office Manager: Lead Admin & HR in a 3-18 School

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a proactive School Office Manager to oversee day-to-day school administration and coordinate a skilled admin team at Idris Davies School 3-18. The role works closely with the School Business Manager to ensure efficient HR, compliance and system workflows, including Arbor implementation.

The post emphasizes proactive, systems-minded leadership within a busy 3-18 school environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff.
• Extensive experience in office environments at a senior level.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administration and oversee the school office.
• Coordinate HR administration and recruitment processes.
• Maintain personnel records and the Single Central Record.
• Support Arbor implementation and related systems.
• Provide operational updates to the School Business Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Staff supervision

HR administration

ICT skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a proactive School Office Manager to oversee day-to-day school administration and coordinate a skilled admin team at Idris Davies School 3-18. The role works closely with the School Business Manager to ensure efficient HR, compliance and system workflows, including Arbor implementation.

The post emphasizes proactive, systems-minded leadership within a busy 3-18 school environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and professional development.