School HR Administrator

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking a reliable HR Administrator to join their team in a full-time capacity within a busy school environment. You will support staff records, recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day HR administration to ensure processes run smoothly.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. Experience in education HR is advantageous but not essential, with a Monday–Friday schedule and immediate

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or general administration.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Prepare contracts, letters and HR documentation.
• Support pre-employment checks, references and DBS documentation.
• Maintain staff absence and attendance records.
• Assist with payroll and timesheet administration.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Start Date: 2nd October 2026
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and organised HR Administrator to join their team from 2nd October 2026, following the half-term period.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who is looking to develop their career within a busy school environment. You will provide essential administrative support to the HR team, helping to ensure that staff records, recruitment processes and day-to-day HR administration are managed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the HR team
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems
• Assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes
• Preparing contracts, letters and other HR documentation
• Supporting with pre-employment checks, including references and DBS documentation
• Maintaining staff absence and attendance records
• Assisting with payroll and timesheet administration where required
• Responding to staff queries professionally and promptly
• Supporting the organisation and maintenance of confidential HR files
• Assisting with general school administration when required
• Ensuring HR processes are completed accurately and within deadlines

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in HR administration or general administration
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A professional, approachable and reliable manner
• Experience working within a school or education setting would be advantageous but is not essential

Why Work at Us?

• Supportive and professional school environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within education HR
• Full-time Monday-Friday position
• Potential for the role to continue beyond the initial contract
• Immediate opportunity to become part of an established school team