Location: East London
Job Title: HR Administrator
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary

About the School

A busy school in East London is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to provide temporary support to its HR team. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate staff records, coordinate recruitment paperwork and ensure essential employment checks are completed promptly. Previous experience in an education setting would be particularly valuable.

About the Role

You will provide hands-on administrative support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with the HR team and school leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining staff personnel files and updating HR systems.

• Coordinating interview arrangements and recruitment documentation.

• Processing contracts, starter paperwork and changes to employee details.

• Tracking references, DBS checks and right-to-work documentation.

• Supporting absence records, staff training records and HR reporting.

• Responding to routine employee queries and maintaining confidentiality.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous HR administration experience.

• School HR experience and knowledge of safer recruitment processes are highly desirable.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Confidence handling confidential employee information.

• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and meet deadlines.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.

How to Apply

This opportunity would suit an HR Administrator who can hit the ground running. If you are available for an immediate start, please submit your CV.