HR Administrator | Secondary School | Newham | September...

Are you an organised HR professional looking to join a supportive secondary school where your work will make a genuine difference every day?

A highly regarded secondary school in Newham is looking to appoint an HR Administrator to join its busy support team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

Working closely with the HR Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the school delivers an efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR service. From supporting recruitment and onboarding to maintaining employee records and ensuring safeguarding compliance, you'll be at the heart of the school's day-to-day operations.

This role would suit someone with previous HR or school administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment, interviews, and safer recruitment processes

• Preparing contracts, offer letters, and employment documentation

• Maintaining accurate HR systems and personnel records

• Coordinating pre-employment checks and onboarding

• Processing payroll amendments and contractual changes

• Monitoring staff absence and maintaining HR data

• Responding to HR queries from employees and managers

• Supporting compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from HR Administrators, HR Assistants, HR Coordinators, School Administrators, or experienced administrators looking to develop a career in Human Resources.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Strong attention to detail

• The ability to manage confidential information professionally

• Confident communication and IT skills

• A proactive, flexible approach to work

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000–£36,000 per annum

• Permanent position

• September 2026 start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Ongoing CPD and career progression

• Employee wellbeing programme

• Friendly and supportive leadership team

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.