HR Officer (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team in an exceptional school in Central London on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a high-quality, professional HR service in a varied and fast-paced environment. The role offers excellent training opportunities, alongside ongoing support from a collaborative network of HR colleagues across other Ark academies.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working in HR and using an HR Database
• Experience of working in a similar role in a school environment (Highly Desirable)
• Excellent IT skills, highly competent using Microsoft Office
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and the ability to apply this understanding to real situations
• Ability to provide initial advice or guidance to managers

To apply, please visit our website via the button below. The deadline is on Monday 23rd February 2026. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is advised.

To discuss the role, please feel free to email the Principal’s PA, Abigail Saleh, at a.saleh@kingsolomonacademy.org or phone on 0207 563 6901.

We believe in aiming high, working together, being kind and leading the way. Through weekly individual coaching, year group intellectual preparation time and whole school PD, we invest in your growth and development as a teacher to ensure you can excel in creating the best possible climate for learning for our pupils to thrive.

Through our approach to professional development we can promise a successful candidate a positive and rewarding journey of growth. Through shared weekly and long-term planning, a large number of training days and access to the resources and opportunities in the Ark network, we are able to support our teachers to thrive.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.