School HR Administrator

Principal Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school environment

Experience in education HR

Full-time Monday–Friday role

Contract potential extension

Immediate team integration

Job summary

Principal Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable HR Administrator to join their school team on a full-time basis starting 2 October 2026, after the half-term. You will support the HR team with staff records, recruitment processes and day-to-day HR administration in a busy school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in HR or general administration, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the HR team
• Maintaining accurate 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
• Maintaining staff absence and attendance records
• Assisting with payroll and timesheet administration where required
• Responding to staff queries professionally and promptly
• Supporting confidential HR files and general school administration
• Ensuring HR processes are completed accurately and within deadlines

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft 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