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A well-established secondary school in the Lambeth area is seeking an organised and proactive HR & Staff Compliance Administrator to join its dedicated support team. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring safer recruitment, staff records and HR processes are managed accurately and efficiently, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
The Role
Working closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for staff administration and compliance. This includes managing recruitment documentation, maintaining the Single Central Record, coordinating pre-employment checks and supporting contract administration for teaching and support staff.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the school remains fully compliant with safeguarding and employment regulations, while also providing practical HR support to colleagues across the school.
The School
This is a large, inclusive secondary school with a strong reputation for organisation, professionalism and staff support. The leadership team values the contribution of support staff and promotes a collaborative working culture where accuracy, confidentiality and teamwork are highly regarded.
The school environment is busy but well-structured, with clear systems and processes in place.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintaining the Single Central Record and staff personnel files
* Coordinating safer recruitment checks and onboarding processes
* Supporting recruitment administration and interview scheduling
* Issuing contracts, amendments and staff documentation
* Liaising with external agencies and HR providers
* Responding to staff HR and compliance queries
About You
The successful candidate will:
* Have experience in HR or administrative roles, ideally within education or a regulated environment
* Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Understand safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements
* Communicate confidently and professionally
* Handle confidential information with discretion
Why Apply?
* Central role supporting safeguarding and compliance
* Supportive leadership and well-defined processes
* Opportunity to develop specialist HR experience in education
* Collaborative and professional working environment
This role is ideal for an experienced administrator looking to specialise in HR and compliance within a school setting.