Human Resources Administrator

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progress

Generous pension scheme

Free life assurance

Discount on GDST fees (up to 50%)

Extensive professional development

Job summary

Putney High School - GDST is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join the HR Support function. The role supports over 200 staff across the Junior and Senior School, handling recruitment administration, records, payroll support, and pre‑employment checks.

You will ensure compliance with ISI, employment and GDST requirements in a fast-paced environment. Working with the HR Manager, you will help attract and retain staff, delivering accurate HR administration and enabling colleagues to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HR administrative support.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and payroll support.
• Ability to maintain accurate personnel records.
• Familiarity with ISI, employment and GDST regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration and new hire onboarding.
• Maintain and update personnel records across the employee lifecycle.
• Support payroll processes and related administrative tasks.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.
• Assist with ISI and GDST regulatory requirements compliance.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll support

Recruitment administration

Pre-employment checks

Administration experience

Education

Experience in administration

Job description

Employer Putney High School - GDST Location London, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time, Term Time Contract Length Permanent Salary From £15,684 per annum

Posted 25th August 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 14th September 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1571128 Suitable for Other Graduates Job Reference PUT-HR

Start Date As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Suitable for: Other Graduates
• Job ID: 1571128

Salary

GDST Support Staff scale: Actual salary £15,684 per annum - £18,623 per annum. Full time equivalent salary £31,200 per annum - £37,046 per annum. Salary dependent on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time, equivalent to three days a week, with the exact working pattern agreed in consultation with the successful candidate and the needs of the school.

Working Arrangement

This is a fully site-based role and is not suitable for remote or hybrid working.

Required from

As soon as possible and subject to satisfactory compliance checks.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised HR Administrator to join our HR Support function and support a thriving community of over 200 employees across the Junior and Senior School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle, contributing to the smooth and effective operation of the school's HR function. Responsibilities will include recruitment administration, maintaining personnel records, supporting payroll processes, undertaking pre‑employment checks, and ensuring compliance with ISI, employment and GDST regulatory requirements.

As a key member of the team, you will play an important role in supporting Putney's People - helping to attract, retain and support the exceptional staff who make Putney such a successful and inspiring place to learn and work. Through the delivery of accurate, efficient and responsive HR administration, you will contribute to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to perform at their best.

If you are passionate about people, enjoy building strong working relationships and would like to contribute to a thriving and ambitious school community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunch during term time