Job Description
Location: Acton, West London
Contract: Permanent / Full Time (Term Time Only options will be considered)
Start Date: February 2026
We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Officer to join our school team. You will deliver high-quality HR support across a range of activities, helping our staff and leaders to thrive. This is your chance to make a real difference to the people who make our school successful.
Key Responsibilities:
* To lead on the day-to-day HR service provision, working collaboratively with the academy’s People Business Partner and Centralised People support service
* To manage the HR Information System and payroll information to ensure that electronic employee records are accurate and up to date and which meets Ofsted standards
* Provide first point of contact support on all Ark HR policies, processes and system queries
* Co-ordinate the full recruitment processes across the academy, including; vacancy request approvals, effective utilisation of the Ark Recruitment System, candidate screening, interview scheduling/preparation and hiring outcome processes
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Experience of working in HR and using a HR database
* Experience of working in a similar role in a school environment (Desirable)
* Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and the ability to apply this understanding to real situations
* Good IT skills, highly competent using Microsoft Office
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
Qualification Criteria:
* Right to work in the UK
* GCSE at grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
* HR (CIPD) qualification or working towards this (Level 3, 5 or 7)
Safeguarding statement:Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.