HR Officer for Secondary School in London

HR Officer (One-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

East London Area Full-Time | 36 Hours per Week | 52 Weeks Per Year Immediate Start Available

• One-Year Fixed-Term Contract
• £38,256 - £39,276 per annum (dependent on experience)
• About the School

This thriving secondary school is committed to delivering an outstanding education while fostering a culture built on respect, inclusion, high expectations, and achievement.

The school prides itself on creating a positive and supportive environment where both students and staff can flourish.

With a strong emphasis on safeguarding, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement, the school has developed a collaborative culture where every member of staff plays an important role in supporting the success of young people.

The leadership team is committed to investing in its staff and creating opportunities for professional growth and development.

The Role

As HR Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the school's HR function, ensuring compliance, safeguarding standards, and efficient employee administration across the entire employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Conducting safer recruitment checks, including references, DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and qualification checks.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and personnel files.
• Ensuring the Single Central Register (SCR) remains fully compliant and up to date.
• Supporting absence management processes and return-to-work procedures.
• Monitoring probation periods and liaising with managers regarding outcomes.
• Assisting with employee relations matters, including investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Supporting payroll administration and ensuring accurate employee data is processed.
• Producing HR reports, metrics, and recruitment analysis.
• Supporting statutory reporting requirements, including workforce census returns.
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with employment law and safeguarding regulations.

Essential Criteria

This role is only suitable for candidates with previous UK school-based HR experience. Applications from candidates without education-sector HR experience will not be considered.

The successful candidate will have

• Previous HR experience within a school, academy, college, or educational setting.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting safer recruitment and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong knowledge of maintaining and managing the Single Central Register (SCR).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and HR systems.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, and Science (or equivalent).

Desirable Criteria

• HR Management Degree or related qualification.
• Previous experience within a secondary school setting.
• Knowledge of School Workforce Census requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll administration.
• Familiarity with education-specific HR and MIS systems.

Benefits

One-year fixed-term contract

Immediate start available Supportive and experienced senior leadership team Collaborative and welcoming staff culture Excellent opportunities for professional development Varied and rewarding role with significant responsibility Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing secondary school

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