Administrative and HR Officer

ALBEMARLE PRIMARY SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school in London is seeking an organised individual to join their office team. This role involves contributing to the smooth running of school support services and requires excellent interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a school and an enthusiasm for working in education. The position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Warm, supportive learning environment

Professional development opportunities

Engaged governing body

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented individual needed.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• Must possess an understanding of HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to day-to-day school support services.
• Work alongside the administration team to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of financial processes

Adaptable and highly-organised

Job description

Fixed-term contract, Full time
39 weeks per year plus 2 week
36 hours per week
Required start date: September 2025

Are you organised with excellent interpersonal skills? We are looking for someone special who can join our office team and be part of our warm and nurturing school. You will be a part of a team that makes a difference to the education and life chances of children.

Albemarle is a happy and successful primary school based in Southfields with on-site parking.

You will work alongside an experienced admin team to ensure the smooth running of the school support services and therefore you will have excellent interpersonal skills. Prior experience in a school setting would be ideal.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day school support services Is proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, highly-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Has the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Has an understanding of financial and HR processes Has an enthusiasm for working in an educational environment Has excellent communication skills

We can offer you

• The opportunity to develop the role
• A warm, supportive and positive learning working environment
• Staff who are committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students at Albemarle Nursery & Primary School
• An engaged, supporting and effective governing body

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email [e-mail] post.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday August 26^th 2025
Interviews will be held during the week of 25^th August 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Albemarle Primary School
Princes Way
London SW19 6JP
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Head Teacher: Emilie Haston (1.9.25)