HR Coordinator (ITT Onboarding)

Lift Schools; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a HR Coordinator for ITT onboarding in Greater London. This role emphasizes compliance with safeguarding and employment regulations, overseeing checks and onboarding for trainees. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, integrity, and communication skills. Benefits include training opportunities and a hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Pay ranges from £23,657 to £29,572, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Career development and training

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance, admin, HR, ITT, or safeguarding role is preferred.
• Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and equality is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance process for employment checks across Lift Schools.
• Oversee DBS, right to work, reference, and medical clearances.
• Ensure compliance records are maintained and accurate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Resilience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 / C or equivalent)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office(s) and 2 days at home

Hours: 30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (29.6 hours is also an option) - flexible working pattern.

Salary: £23,657 (Actual) £28,624 - £29,572 (FTE) + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract: Fixed term - until August 2026

Closing date: 5th Jan

Interview date: Week commencing 12th Jan

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, and detail‑oriented HR Coordinator (ITT onboarding) to join our Central Team, based in Ed City - London or Lift New Rickstones in Essex, on a fixed term basis. This pivotal role will ensure Lift Schools meets all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to safer recruitment, employment compliance, and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) processes.

You will lead on pre‑employment checks, safeguarding compliance, and onboarding for ITT trainees - maintaining rigorous standards and robust systems to ensure that safeguarding remains at the heart of all we do. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, takes pride in compliance excellence, and understands the importance of getting every detail right to protect and support our schools and trainees.

This role can be 29.6 or 30 hours per week, depending on individual preference, and working hours can be across between 4 or 5 days depending on personal preference.

If you have the skills and experience for this role but would prefer to work less hours per week (min of 16 hours), please reach out to discuss potential alternative options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance process for employment checks across Lift Schools, ensuring full adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Oversee DBS, right to work, reference, and medical clearances for all staff and trainees.
• Ensure employment contracts, offer letters, and variation letters are accurate, compliant, and issued on time.
• Maintain robust and auditable compliance records, producing regular reports for senior leaders.
• Manage ITT compliance processes in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. Ark Teacher Training).
• Coordinate onboarding for all new ITT trainees, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and welcoming experience.
• Develop and deliver training to staff on compliance and onboarding procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact for ITT compliance queries, providing expert advice and guidance.

About You

You’ll be someone who combines exceptional attention to detail with a strong sense of integrity and purpose. You take ownership of your work, stay ahead of deadlines, and value the importance of compliance in safeguarding children and maintaining organisational trust. We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and those looking for entry level positions within HR or compliance.

Essential skills and experience

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 / C or equivalent).
• Experience in a compliance, admin, HR, ITT, or safeguarding role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, self‑motivated, and resilient approach.
• A demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of DBS and right to work checks and processes.
• Experience working within education or ITT compliance.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.