Job Ref No. ECC2200-126S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 6
Position Start Date: 11/05/2026 Contract Type: Job Share Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 04/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Monday 16th March  

Job Description

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Office manager- HR and PA to Headteacher- Job share

Scale 6 points 13-17.

21 hours per week

Actual Salary £14,837 p.a.

41 weeks a year (which includes 3 non-pupil days and two weeks in the summer holidays).

Required: Mid May 2026.

3 days per week (Wed, Thurs, Fri) 8.00 a.m. to 3.45 p.m. With a 45 min lunch.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced office manager. They will provide a comprehensive, professional and confidential PA service to the Headteacher including being responsible for HR within the school. The suitable candidate would be highly competent across the office suite and IT platforms, with outstanding numeracy and literacy skills.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:-

· An ability to use initiative.

· An ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

· Outstanding organisational skills.

· An ability to use discretion and an understanding of confidentiality.

· Excellent interpersonal/communication skills with adults and children.

· Ability to work in a team.

· Ability to be flexible

· Good ICT skills.

· A good sense of humour.

Previous experience of working in a school office using Arbor and ParentMail would be an advantage, but not essential.

The HIVE Family of Schools and it's trustees are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a DBS check as part of the school's safer recruitment process.

Closing date: Monday 4th March 2026.

Application form and job description available from Carrie in the school office.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Carrie Etherington PA to Headteacher
Princes Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM2 9DG
Telephone: 01245 352742
Email: office@moulsham-inf.essex.sch.uk