School HR Officer

Remedy Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mainstream school in Waltham Forest is looking for an HR Officer/Administrator to manage their HR function. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 or Level 3 with relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, maintaining staff records, and supporting payroll. This role is vital for fostering a positive working environment and offers opportunities for long-term growth in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about HR and education, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Friendly working culture

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR officer or administrator, preferably in a school.
• Ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Experience with compliance in HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes including interviews and onboarding.
• Complete pre-employment checks and maintain staff records.
• Assist with payroll preparation and HR support for staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 3 with strong HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

HR Officer / HR Administrator - Temp - Permanent Role - Mainstream School - Waltham Forest

Start Date: ASAP

Working Arrangement: Office-based with potential for some WFH

Salary: dependent on experience

Are you an organised, people-focused HR professional looking to take the next step in a supportive school environment? Remedy Education are working with a warm, welcoming school in Waltham Forest who are seeking a confident and proactive HR Officer/Administrator to join their team. This is a key role within the school, and they are hoping to bring in the right person who can grow with them long-term.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with CIPD Level 5, or CIPD Level 3 with strong HR Officer experience, who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys building positive working relationships across a team.

The Role - HR Officer / HR Administrator

You will play a central part in keeping the school's HR function running smoothly. Key duties include:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment: advertising vacancies, screening applicants, arranging interviews, and coordinating onboarding
• Completing all pre-employment checks including DBS, references, right-to-work, and safeguarding documentation
• Maintaining accurate and confidential staff records on the school's HR systems
• Supporting with staff absences, leave requests, and attendance monitoring
• Assisting with payroll preparation and liaising with payroll providers where necessary
• Supporting performance management, training logs, and staff CPD administration
• Providing day-to-day HR support to SLT, the School Business Manager, and wider staff team
• Ensuring best practice in HR compliance, safeguarding, and safer recruitment

What We're Looking For

The school is seeking someone who:

• Holds CIPD Level 5, or Level 3 with strong HR experience
• Has solid administrative or HR experience, ideally in a school or people-focused setting
• Is efficient, organised, and confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff at all levels
• Works well within a team and maintains confidentiality at all times
• Can start immediately to complete a handover with the departing member of staff

About the School

• A friendly and supportive working culture
• A committed leadership team who value their support staff
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Long-term stability, with the role intended to become a core permanent position

If you're a dedicated HR professional who enjoys making a positive impact in a school setting, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' or get in touch with Remedy Education to discuss the role in confidence.