Overview
People Operations Administrator
Location: Catford, South-East London (St Dunstan\'s College, Stanstead Rd, London SE6 4TY) - This is a full-time, onsite-based role.
Salary: £31,823 – £38,186 (S3, September 2025 scale)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews: Longlist (Teams) – 2nd of October | Shortlist (Onsite) – 7th of October
Be part of something bold. Be part of St Dunstan’s. At St Dunstan’s Education Group, we don’t just talk about change — we lead it. As one of the UK’s most progressive and award-winning independent school groups, we’re redefining what education and work can look like in the 21st century.
We’re now looking for a People Operations Administrator to join our dynamic and growing People team. This is more than just an HR admin role — it’s a chance to help shape a people-first culture across a thriving group of schools, where wellbeing, inclusion, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
Why join us?
* Award-winning culture – Senior School of the Year, Most Progressive School in London, and ISA EDI Award winners.
* Diversity is our strength – Based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and inclusive communities.
* Trailblazing initiatives – From gender-neutral sport to wellbeing centres and pioneering curricula.
* People-first strategy – We’re pivoting from traditional HR to a modern People-First model.
* Professional growth – We invest in your development, voice, and wellbeing.
What You’ll Do
* Be the first point of contact for People queries across our three schools.
* Support recruitment, onboarding, and compliance processes.
* Maintain accurate HR data and ensure safeguarding standards are met.
* Help deliver a seamless employee experience from hire to retire.
* Collaborate with a friendly, close-knit team that values trust, creativity, and inclusion.
Please refer to the attached Job Pack for further details.
What You’ll Bring
* Administrative experience within an HR department - ideally within a School environment.
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database systems.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work with accuracy.
* A proactive, people-focused mindset and a passion for service.
* A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement.
* CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience (desirable).
Perks & Benefits
* 25 days holiday + Christmas closure (subject to School discretion and may vary year to year)
* Private healthcare
* Free lunch, gym, and leisure facilities
* Tuition fee remission
* Season ticket loan & salary sacrifice schemes
* A genuinely inclusive, values-driven culture
Ready to make a difference? Join a team that’s shaping the future of education — and doing it with heart, purpose, and ambition. Apply now and be part of the St Dunstan’s difference!
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