School HR Administrator – Secondary School – Waltham Forest, London

Location: Waltham Forest, London

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A forward-thinking secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a professional and well-organised HR Administrator to support its Human Resources and staff administration functions. The school is committed to creating a positive working environment and recognises that effective HR systems are essential to recruiting, supporting and retaining talented staff.

The successful candidate will work closely with the HR team, senior leaders, line managers and school staff, helping ensure that employment records are accurate, recruitment processes run efficiently and HR procedures are followed consistently.

This position would suit an administrator who enjoys working with people, handling confidential information and coordinating a range of tasks in a busy professional environment.

The Role

The HR Administrator will provide day-to-day administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, staff records and general HR processes.

Responsibilities will include preparing vacancy information, arranging interviews, communicating with applicants and supporting the administration of recruitment campaigns. The postholder will liaise with hiring managers to coordinate interview schedules and ensure that relevant documentation is completed and retained.

A significant part of the role will involve maintaining accurate personnel records and supporting pre-employment checks in line with the school's safer recruitment procedures. This may include monitoring references, checking documentation, recording the progress of required checks and following up on outstanding information.

The successful candidate will assist with preparing contracts, offer letters, induction paperwork and other employment documents. They will update the HR database when staff join, leave or change roles and ensure that records are maintained securely.

Additional duties may include supporting absence monitoring, maintaining training records, coordinating staff induction sessions and responding to routine HR queries. The postholder will help prepare reports for senior leaders and assist with ensuring that policies and procedures are communicated effectively.

The role requires discretion and professionalism, particularly when dealing with personal information, employment matters and sensitive staff queries. The HR Administrator will need to prioritise competing deadlines while ensuring that information is recorded accurately and processes are completed promptly.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous experience in administration, HR support or recruitment coordination. Strong organisational skills, written communication and confidence using Microsoft Office are essential.

Applicants should be comfortable maintaining databases, preparing formal documents and handling confidential information. Experience with recruitment administration, reference checks, employee records or HR systems would be advantageous.

Previous experience in a school or another regulated environment would be beneficial. The successful candidate must demonstrate attention to detail, a professional manner and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.

What the School Offers

The school offers an opportunity to develop HR experience within a supportive educational setting. The role provides exposure to recruitment, employee administration and staff support, making it a strong opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Human Resources.

Application

If you are an organised and approachable administrator with an interest in HR and recruitment, please send your CV for consideration.