HR Administrator - Secondary School - Permanent

ASPIRE PEOPLE LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Redbridge is seeking a committed HR Administrator to join their school support team. As an HR Administrator, you will manage recruitment processes, handle staff records, and support payroll preparations. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and a keen attention to detail. This permanent full-time position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Long-term progression opportunities

Training and professional development

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience; HR experience is desirable.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to interact with all staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff recruitment processes including interviews.
• Process pre-employment checks and maintain accurate records.
• Support payroll preparations and manage staff absences.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

ICT system proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Administrator – Permanent Position – Secondary School – Redbridge

Location: Redbridge, London

Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive - Depending on Experience (School Support Staff Scale)

Are you an organised, proactive, and detail-focused HR professional looking to build your career in a supportive and fast-paced school environment?

A highly successful and welcoming secondary school in Redbridge is seeking a committed HR Administrator to join their administration and support team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience-ideally within education, HR, or a people-focused environment-who is ready to take on meaningful responsibility within a thriving school.

HR Administrator – The Role

• Managing staff recruitment processes, including advertising roles, shortlisting, arranging interviews, and onboarding
• Processing pre-employment checks such as DBS, references, right‑to‑work, and safeguarding documentation
• Maintaining accurate staff records and updating the school's HR and MIS systems
• Supporting staff absences, leave requests, and attendance monitoring
• Assisting with payroll preparation and liaising with external payroll providers
• Supporting performance management processes, training records, and staff CPD bookings
• Providing general HR and administrative support to SLT and the School Business Manager

HR Administrator – What We're Looking For

• Strong administrative experience (HR experience desirable but not essential)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with staff at all levels
• Maintains a calm and professional approach in a busy environment
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Confident using ICT systems, HR databases, and Microsoft Office
• Committed to supporting the school's values and contributing to a positive working environment

About the School

• Warm, collaborative, and supportive staff culture
• Strong leadership and a clear focus on staff wellbeing
• High expectations for students and staff
• Excellent relationships between staff, students, and the wider community
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for all employees

Key Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with long-term progression opportunities
• Training and professional development available, including HR qualifications
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming environment
• Excellent transport links across Redbridge, East London, and Essex

How to Apply

If you are a motivated HR professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' now or contact Aspire People for a confidential discussion about this HR Administrator opportunity in Redbridge.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.