HR Administrator - Secondary School - Permanent

ASPIRE PEOPLE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational agency in Greater London is seeking a full-time HR Administrator for a secondary school in Redbridge. This role involves managing recruitment processes, processing staff records, and supporting payroll. Ideal candidates should possess strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels. Additionally, the school offers a collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Supportive leadership team

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HR desirable but not essential.
• Calm and professional approach in a busy environment.
• Committed to supporting the school’s values.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes and onboarding.
• Process pre-employment checks and maintain staff records.
• Support payroll preparation and performance management.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to work under pressure

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
• Understanding 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

• A 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
• A commitment to ongoing professional development for all employees

The school offers a fantastic environment for someone eager to develop their HR career in education.

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.

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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.