HR Officer - 12 Month Maternity Cover | Lewisham | ASAP...

Marchant Recruitment
London

A successful secondary school in Lewisham is seeking an HR Officer to join its support team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to work within education and play a key role in supporting recruitment, compliance, and employee relations.

The School

This mixed secondary school educates approximately 1,250 students aged 11–18 and serves a diverse local community. The school has invested significantly in staff wellbeing and professional development and is known for its positive culture and strong staff retention.

The leadership team values support staff and provides clear opportunities for progression and development.

The Role

  • Managing recruitment and onboarding processes

  • Coordinating safeguarding and compliance checks

  • Maintaining HR systems and personnel records

  • Supporting absence management processes

  • Assisting with employee relations matters

  • Acting as a first point of contact for HR enquiries

Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • Previous HR experience

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • The legal right to work in the UK

Salary, Hours & Benefits

  • £36,000 – £41,000 per annum

  • 12-month maternity cover

  • Full-time

  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

  • ASAP start

  • Healthcare cash plan

  • Free access to on-site fitness facilities

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Professional HR training opportunities

  • Excellent pension scheme

Apply

Please submit your updated CV for immediate consideration.

Posted 2026-06-04

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