Location: Harlow Contract: Temporary - January (with potential longer-term opportunity) Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (part-time long-term role available thereafter) Pay rate: £15 - £18 per hour + holiday pay Start date: First week of JanuaryRobert Half is exclusively recruiting on behalf of a school for an experienced Temporary Office Manager to provide full-time cover throughout the month of January. This is a key role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. There is also the opportunity for a part-time, longer-term position following the temporary assignment for the right candidate.<h3 data-start="958" data-end="982">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="983" data-end="1608"><li data-end="1036" data-start="983">Oversee the daily operations of the school office</li><li data-start="1037" data-end="1100">Line manage and support administrative staff where required</li><li data-end="1187" data-start="1101">Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external stakeholders</li><li data-end="1264" data-start="1188">Manage attendance records, pupil data, and general school administration</li><li data-end="1332" data-start="1265">Coordinate communications, correspondence, and diary management</li><li data-end="1425" data-start="1333">Support finance-related administration such as invoicing, orders, and expense processing</li><li data-start="1426" data-end="1527">Ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding procedures, and data protection requirements</li><li data-start="1528" data-end="1608">Liaise with senior leadership to support operational needs during the period</li></ul><h3 data-end="1634" data-start="1610">Person Specification</h3><ul data-end="2078" data-start="1635"><li data-end="1710" data-start="1635">Proven experience in an office management or senior administrative role</li><li data-end="1791" data-start="1711">Previous experience within a school or education setting is highly desirable</li><li data-start="1792" data-end="1842">Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li data-start="1843" data-end="1907">Confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment</li><li data-start="1908" data-end="2011">Comfortable using Microsoft Office and school management systems (e.g. SIMS or similar - desirable)</li><li data-end="2078" data-start="2012">Professional, approachable, and able to hit the ground running</li></ul><h3 data-start="2080" data-end="2099">The Opportunity</h3><ul data-start="2100" data-end="2362"><li data-end="2147" data-start="2100">Full-time temporary role throughout January</li><li data-end="2203" data-start="2148">Competitive hourly rate of £15-£18 plus holiday pay</li><li data-start="2204" data-end="2282">Potential to transition into a part-time, long-term position after January</li><li data-end="2362" data-start="2283">Opportunity to work in a supportive and well-established school environment</li></ul>If you are immediately available and interested in supporting a school during a critical period, please apply today through Robert Half.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQ5MzA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

Harlow, Essex
remote
Temporary
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Location: Harlow Contract: Temporary - January (with potential longer-term opportunity) Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday (part-time long-term role available thereafter) Pay rate: £15 - £18 per hour + holiday pay Start date: First week of JanuaryRobert Half is exclusively recruiting on behalf of a school for an experienced Temporary Office Manager to provide full-time cover throughout the month of January. This is a key role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. There is also the opportunity for a part-time, longer-term position following the temporary assignment for the right candidate.<h3 data-start="958" data-end="982">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="983" data-end="1608"><li data-end="1036" data-start="983">Oversee the daily operations of the school office</li><li data-start="1037" data-end="1100">Line manage and support administrative staff where required</li><li data-end="1187" data-start="1101">Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external stakeholders</li><li data-end="1264" data-start="1188">Manage attendance records, pupil data, and general school administration</li><li data-end="1332" data-start="1265">Coordinate communications, correspondence, and diary management</li><li data-end="1425" data-start="1333">Support finance-related administration such as invoicing, orders, and expense processing</li><li data-start="1426" data-end="1527">Ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding procedures, and data protection requirements</li><li data-start="1528" data-end="1608">Liaise with senior leadership to support operational needs during the period</li></ul><h3 data-end="1634" data-start="1610">Person Specification</h3><ul data-end="2078" data-start="1635"><li data-end="1710" data-start="1635">Proven experience in an office management or senior administrative role</li><li data-end="1791" data-start="1711">Previous experience within a school or education setting is highly desirable</li><li data-start="1792" data-end="1842">Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li data-start="1843" data-end="1907">Confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment</li><li data-start="1908" data-end="2011">Comfortable using Microsoft Office and school management systems (e.g. SIMS or similar - desirable)</li><li data-end="2078" data-start="2012">Professional, approachable, and able to hit the ground running</li></ul><h3 data-start="2080" data-end="2099">The Opportunity</h3><ul data-start="2100" data-end="2362"><li data-end="2147" data-start="2100">Full-time temporary role throughout January</li><li data-end="2203" data-start="2148">Competitive hourly rate of £15-£18 plus holiday pay</li><li data-start="2204" data-end="2282">Potential to transition into a part-time, long-term position after January</li><li data-end="2362" data-start="2283">Opportunity to work in a supportive and well-established school environment</li></ul>If you are immediately available and interested in supporting a school during a critical period, please apply today through Robert Half.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQ5MzA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-17T13:28:09Z