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Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Moreland Primary School in Islington is seeking a part-time HR & Administration Officer (3 days per week, term time only) to join our busy school office. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher to manage staff sickness, recruitment, admissions and payroll support, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The role requires HR administration experience, strong organisation, confidentiality and clear communication.

Qualifications

• HR administration experience; school experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Managing staff sickness absence, including leading sickness management meetings
• Liaising with Islington HR for advice and case management
• Leading on disciplinary processes as designated by the Headteacher
• Coordinating recruitment, onboarding and induction
• Supporting payroll administration and maintaining accurate personnel files
• Managing pupil admissions and liaising with the Local Authority
• Overseeing school lettings, bookings and invoicing
• Contributing to the smooth running of the school office

Skills

HR administration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Clear communication

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Tools

IT systems

Job description

About The Role

HR & Administration Officer

(3 days per week, Term Time Only)

HR & Administration Officer

3 days per week

• Term Time Only (including INSET days)

Location: Moreland Primary School, Islington

Start date: 4th January 2027

Salary: S01 (Scale 23 -25) Actual Salary: £22093 - £22768

Moreland Primary School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional HR & Administration Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong HR and administrative experience who thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys working with people.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher, you will lead on key HR processes, support pupil admissions, and manage school lettings. You will play a vital role in ensuring our school runs smoothly and that staff, families and visitors receive a warm, efficient and professional service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing staff sickness absence, including leading sickness management meetings
• Liaising with Islington HR for advice and case management
• Leading on disciplinary processes as designated by the Headteacher
• Coordinating recruitment, onboarding and induction
• Supporting payroll administration and maintaining accurate personnel files
• Managing pupil admissions and liaising with the Local Authority
• Overseeing school lettings, bookings and invoicing
• Contributing to the smooth running of the school office

We are looking for someone who:

• Has HR administration experience (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Can handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is confident using IT systems and learning new processes
• If you are committed, efficient and enjoy making a positive difference behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.

About You

Working for the team, service and our organisation

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Islington Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with KCSIE 2026 an online search will be conducted for shortlisted candidates in all positions.