HR Administrator - Full time Position - SEN School
Location: Lewisham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long term, Full-Time
Salary: £18 - £20 per hour
Are you an organised, proactive, and detail-focused HR professional looking to build your career in a supportive and fast-paced school environment?
A highly successful and welcoming secondary school in Lewisham is seeking a committed HR Administrator to join their administration and support team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience-ideally within education, HR, or a people-focused environment-who is ready to take on meaningful responsibility within a thriving school.
HR Administrator - The Role
As the HR Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the school's HR operations. Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing staff recruitment processes, including advertising roles, shortlisting, arranging interviews, and onboarding
Processing pre-employment checks such as DBS, references, right-to-work, and safeguarding documentation
Maintaining accurate staff records and updating the school's HR and MIS systems
Supporting with staff absences, leave requests, and attendance monitoring
Assisting with payroll preparation and liaising with external payroll providers
Supporting performance management processes, training records, and staff CPD bookings
Providing general HR and administrative support to SLT and the School Business ManagerHR Administrator - What We're Looking For
We are looking for a reliable, professional, and proactive individual who:
Has strong administrative experience (HR experience desirable but not essential)
Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with staff at all levels
Maintains a calm and professional approach in a busy environment
Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
Is confident using ICT systems, HR databases, and Microsoft Office
Is committed to supporting the school's values and contributing to a positive working environmentAbout the School
This inclusive and well-respected Remedy SEN school prides itself on:
A warm, collaborative, and supportive staff culture
Strong leadership and a clear focus on staff wellbeing
High expectations for students and staff
Excellent relationships between staff, students, and the wider community
A commitment to ongoing professional development for all employeesHow to Apply
If you are a motivated HR professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Click 'Apply' now or contact Aspire People for a confidential discussion about this HR Administrator opportunity in Lewisham.
Remedy provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Remedy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks