School HR & Recruitment Administrator – Interim

Marchant Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a well-regarded academy in Dartford, Kent, to recruit a Recruitment and HR Administrator to support its busy HR department. The role focuses on recruitment administration, onboarding, DBS checks and safeguarding compliance within an educational setting.

The ideal candidate will have HR or recruitment administration experience, knowledge of safer recruitment, and strong IT and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous HR or recruitment administration experience is essential.
• School-based HR experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment and pre-employment compliance.
• Experience working with a Local Authority or multi-academy trust would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisation, communication and IT skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration, including interview arrangements and candidate communication.
• Prepare employment documentation and assist with onboarding.
• Monitor pre-employment checks, references and DBS documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.
• Support staff changes, absence records and general HR processes.
• Liaise with candidates, school leaders and external recruitment partners.
• Ensure recruitment documentation is completed in line with school policies and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment administration

Communication

IT skills

Discretion with confidential info

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a well-regarded academy in Dartford, Kent, to recruit a Recruitment and HR Administrator to support its busy HR department. The role focuses on recruitment administration, onboarding, DBS checks and safeguarding compliance within an educational setting.

The ideal candidate will have HR or recruitment administration experience, knowledge of safer recruitment, and strong IT and organisational skills.