Are you an organised HR professional looking to join a supportive secondary school where your work will make a genuine difference every day?
A highly regarded secondary school in Newham is looking to appoint an HR Administrator to join its busy support team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.
Working closely with the HR Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the school delivers an efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR service. From supporting recruitment and onboarding to maintaining employee records and ensuring safeguarding compliance, you'll be at the heart of the school's day-to-day operations.
This role would suit someone with previous HR or school administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Supporting recruitment, interviews, and safer recruitment processes
Preparing contracts, offer letters, and employment documentation
Maintaining accurate HR systems and personnel records
Coordinating pre-employment checks and onboarding
Processing payroll amendments and contractual changes
Monitoring staff absence and maintaining HR data
Responding to HR queries from employees and managers
Supporting compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements
We're keen to hear from HR Administrators, HR Assistants, HR Coordinators, School Administrators, or experienced administrators looking to develop a career in Human Resources.
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail
The ability to manage confidential information professionally
Confident communication and IT skills
A proactive, flexible approach to work
£30,000–£36,000 per annum
Permanent position
September 2026 start
Local Government Pension Scheme
Ongoing CPD and career progression
Employee wellbeing programme
Friendly and supportive leadership team
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
HR Administrator | Secondary School | Newham | September 2026 • London Borough of Newham, England, United Kingdom
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