Job Description

: School HR Administrator (Temporary Cover)

Location:

NW5 Highgate

Contract Type:

Temporary - Until End of October Half-Term

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Start Date:

Immediately

Salary:

16 - 18 an hour

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and confidential

HR Administrator

to support the day-to-day operations of our busy school office on a temporary basis. This role is essential to ensure all HR processes run smoothly and in line with safeguarding and compliance requirements. You will be providing HR administrative support until the end of the October half-term.

Key Responsibilities

Support the recruitment process: placing job adverts, arranging interviews, preparing offer letters, and conducting pre-employment checks Maintain and update the Single Central Record (SCR) in line with safeguarding guidelines Process new starter paperwork including contracts, DBS checks, right-to-work documentation, and reference requests Monitor staff absences and maintain absence records Support with onboarding and induction processes for new staff Ensure all HR files (digital and physical) are maintained and compliant with data protection requirements Assist with payroll administration by collating timesheets and absence reports Provide general administrative support to the school office and Senior Leadership Team as required

Person Specification

Essential:

Previous experience in an administrative or HR-related role, ideally within a school or educational setting Working knowledge of safer recruitment practices and DBS processing Familiarity with maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR) High level of attention to detail and confidentiality Excellent organisational and communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, iSAMS or equivalent)

Desirable:

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) Experience using HRIS (e.g. iTrent) Knowledge of school payroll processes

Must Have Enhanced DBS!!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 16.00-18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application question(s):

Can you start immediately?
Experience:

HR Administrator: 2 years (required) School: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS (required)
Work Location: In person