HR & Administration Officer Location: Newham About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR & Administration Officer to provide essential administrative and HR support within a busy and dynamic school environment. This is a varied role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of HR processes, maintaining accurate staff records, supporting recruitment, and contributing to safeguarding compliance. Key Responsibilities HR Administration Maintain and update the Single Central Record (SCR), ensuring compliance at all times Manage staff records using Arbor (Staff Information System) Process new starters, leavers, and staff changes, including contracts and documentation Coordinate safeguarding training for all staff and follow up on completion Maintain accurate personnel files and staff lists General Administration Provide administrative support including filing, data entry, and report preparation Manage HR and staff absence email inboxes Take meeting notes and produce accurate documentation Raise purchase orders and liaise with internal departments Sickness & Absence Management Monitor daily staff absence reports Issue and track return-to-work and self-certification forms Update absence records and produce reports Escalate concerns to senior leadership where approp...