Hr Officer | Secondary School In Barking

Marchant Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an ambitious School HR Officer for an outstanding secondary school in Barking. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, uphold safer recruitment practices, and provide HR guidance to managers and staff in a supportive education environment.

With knowledge of UK employment law and a proactive, confidential approach, you will maintain SCR records, manage DBS checks, and implement efficient HR administration to boost staff wellbeing and retention.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a human resources role, ideally within education/public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and safer recruitment practices.
• Exceptional organisational skills and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and discretion in handling HR matters.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to progression in educational HR.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including drafting roles, advertising, interviews, and onboarding.
• Ensure DBS checks and SCR maintenance comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers on absence, performance, contracts and policies.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HR databases in line with data regulations.
• Develop and implement efficient admin systems to streamline HR processes and staff wellbeing.

Skills

HR experience

UK employment law

Safer recruitment

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Communication

Job description

School HR Officer

Location: Barking

School Type: Outstanding Secondary School (Co-educational)

A prestigious, Outstanding-rated secondary school located in Barking is seeking a talented, strategic, and proactive HR Officer to join their dynamic operations team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious human resources professional looking to take the next step in their career within a high-achieving, supportive, and collaborative educational environment.

About the Role

As the School HR Officer, you will serve as a central pillar of the school's operational framework, championing staff wellbeing, talent acquisition, and personnel management. Working closely with senior leadership, you will ensure robust HR practices are maintained, supporting a vibrant and dedicated workforce that empowers students to achieve excellence.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A high-performing community school recognised for its academic standards and positive learning culture

• Culture: A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace backed by an exceptional leadership and administrative team

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, placing advertisements, coordinating interviews, and overseeing onboarding.

• Ensure rigorous compliance with safer recruitment guidelines, including managing Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR).

• Provide reliable, day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and staff regarding absence management, performance, contracts, and employment policies.

• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel records and update HR databases in line with data protection regulations.

• Implement fresh, efficient administrative systems to streamline HR processes and support overall staff wellbeing and retention initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a human resources role, ideally within an education, school, or public sector setting.

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, safer recruitment practices, and HR best practices.

• Exceptional organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail and data accuracy.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and mediation skills, with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a strong commitment to progressing within educational human resources.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Competitive salary aligned with the London support staff pay scale, dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive opportunities for continuous professional development within a progressive school community.