HR Administrator

Aston Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Greater London is seeking an HR Administrator to support HR activities at a secondary school. The successful candidate will manage HR documentation, assist in recruitment, and serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries. Applicants are required to have GCSEs in Maths and English, with a CIPD Level 3 qualification preferred. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including professional development and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent professional development programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Free parking

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3) is desirable.
• Experience in recruitment and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Administer HR-related documentation.
• Assist in the recruitment process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills verbal and written

HR experience in a school

Strong understanding of diversity issues

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

CIPD qualification (Level 3)

Job description

Job Description

Job: HR Administrator

School: Secondary School Lewisham Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: 23202 - 24897

Start date: January 2026

Contract: Permanent full-time 08:00am‑16:00pm Monday to Friday term time only on-site

Aston Education is working with a large Ofsted Good secondary school in Lewisham looking for an HR Administrator.

The School and the MAT offer

• Excellent modern facilities


• An extensive support network


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Free parking


• Excellent professional development programme


• Lifestyle and discount savings


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support


• Headspace app


• Staff development Secondment Opportunities


• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes


• Season ticket loans

Main responsibilities include

• Be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries


• Administer HR-related documentation such as contracts of employment new starter / leaver forms


• Ensure the relevant HR databases are up to date accurate and complies with legislation


• Assist in the recruitment process organise interviews and issue relevant correspondence


• Diary management and arranging meetings


• Accurate use and upkeep of filing and record keeping

You’ll have

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)


• CIPD qualification (Level 3) is desirable


• HR experience in a school


• Experience of recruitment onboarding pre-employment checks as well as updating a schools Single Central Record


• A strong understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity of issues


• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this HR Administrator job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.