School Officer Manager

Randstad Education; Ilford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus up to £300

Job summary

Randstad UK in Ilford is seeking a proactive School Officer Manager on a temporary basis to support the SLT with business services, HR, payroll, and attendance. You’ll manage data, handle recruitment administration, and ensure smooth daily operations of the school.

The role involves reception duties, data management in Arbor, and potential duties as First Aider or exam invigilator. Excellent ICT skills and UK work eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Provide administrative support for organising and processing data.
• Understanding of safer recruitment.
• Maintain data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent ICT skills and an ability to manage a website.
• Knowledge of Arbor preferable; training can be given.
• Experience in database management.
• Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get one.
• 2 recent professional references.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Demonstrate a diligent and responsible working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment support: coordinate interview days and DBS/identity checks.
• Payroll & Census: support payroll processing and leaver processes.
• Absence management: monitor and record sickness and leave.
• Admissions & Appeals: assist with administration of admissions appeals.
• General support: reception/telephone duties, post and email handling.
• Data & Records: maintain Arbor data and attendance records.
• Additional duties: may act as First Aider or invigilator.

Skills

Administrative support

Data management

ICT skills

Website management

Safer recruitment

Tools

Arbor

Job description

School Officer Manager

Do you enjoy providing essential support to a busy team?

Are you highly organised and detail-oriented?

We have a fantastic temporary opportunity for you in Redbridge!

Our client is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient and highly motivated School Officer Manager. This is an exciting role where you'll be working with a dynamic team that makes a real difference to people's lives and contributes to the community.

This is a full time position with 36 hours per week (8:15 am-4.30 pm).

The role provides crucial administrative, resource, and business support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the School Assistant Business Manager. This position is central to the daily operations of the school, with a focus on business services such as Human Resources, Payroll, Admissions, and Attendance.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Recruitment Support: You will provide administrative support for the recruitment process, including coordinating interview days and assisting with DBS checks, identity verification, qualification checks, and references.
• Payroll & Census: You will support payroll processing, including handling leaver processes and payroll notifications.
• Absence Management: You will be the primary point of contact for staff absences, monitoring and recording sickness and other leave requests.

• Admissions & Appeals: You will support the administration of admission appeals, ensuring all processes are transparent and compliant.

• General Support: You will provide general business and administrative support as needed by the Senior Leadership Team. This includes undertaking reception and telephone duties, managing post, and responding to emails.
• Data & Records: You will maintain and update school assessment data in the Arbor system and oversee the student attendance role.
• Additional Duties: You may be required to act as a First Aider or an examination invigilator.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Provide administrative support for organising and processing data
• Understanding of safer recruitment
• Maintain data accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent ICT skills and an ability to manage a website
• Knowledge of Arbor preferable, training can be given
• Experience in database management
• Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
• 2 recent professional references
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Demonstrate a diligent and responsible working attitude

Some of the benefits of working for this role include:

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to 'Refer a Friend' bonus worth up to £300 in shopping vouchers

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to receiving your application and having the opportunity to welcome you to our team.