At a Glance
- Tasks: Support recruitment, manage onboarding, and ensure a positive workplace culture.
- Company: A supportive secondary school in Ealing with a strong commitment to staff development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, wellbeing programme, and generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team that values its staff and promotes a positive working atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school environment while advancing your HR career.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR or people-focused roles, excellent communication, and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 35000 £ per year.
A successful secondary school in Ealing is looking to appoint an HR Officer to join its dedicated support staff team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working with people and wants to make a meaningful contribution within a busy school environment. Working closely with senior leaders, the successful candidate will help deliver a high-quality HR service, supporting staff throughout the employee lifecycle while helping to maintain a positive, professional and compliant workplace.
The Role
The HR Officer will provide day-to-day operational HR support, ensuring processes are delivered efficiently and employees receive a responsive and professional service. Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting recruitment campaigns and coordinating interview processes
- Managing onboarding, induction and pre-employment checks
- Preparing contracts, offer letters and HR documentation
- Maintaining accurate personnel records and HR systems
- Supporting employee relations and absence management processes
- Advising managers on routine HR queries and procedures
- Ensuring safeguarding and employment compliance requirements are met
- Assisting with HR projects and continuous service improvements
About the School
The school is known for its supportive culture, strong leadership and commitment to developing both pupils and staff. Professional development is encouraged across all departments, and support staff are recognised as an important part of the school's continued success. The HR team works closely with leaders to promote employee wellbeing, engagement and high professional standards.
The Successful Candidate
The school is seeking a well-organised HR professional with previous experience in an HR or people-focused role. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion. A proactive approach, excellent organisational skills and the ability to build positive working relationships are essential. Previous experience within education would be advantageous but is not essential.
Salary & Benefits
- ~£31,000–£35,000 per annum
- ~ Full-time, permanent position
- ~ September 2026 start
- ~ Excellent professional development opportunities
- ~ Supportive leadership and HR team
- ~ Staff wellbeing programme
- ~ Generous pension scheme
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values its people and recognises the important role HR plays in creating a positive working environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career, applications are welcomed today.
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