Job: HR Advisor
School: Secondary School, Bromley, Southeast London
Annual Salary: £37,000 - £40,000
Start date: January 2026
Contract: Fixed term contract until July 2026, full-time hours, 52 weeks a year, based on-site but flexible working considered
Aston Education is working with a large Ofsted Good secondary school in Bromley looking for an HR Advisor.
As an HR Advisor, you'll provide generalist HR support to the Headteacher and the senior leadership team.
You will be responsible for all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, pre-employment checks, payroll administration, as well as maintaining and updating the school's Single Central Record and HR systems.
You'll provide advice on the school's HR policies and procedures, draft contracts and letters and advise on disciplinaries, grievances and absence.
You'll have:
CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above) or relevant Degree
Experience of providing generalist HR advice and support on HR policies/procedures, preferably in a school
Experience of advising senior managers on employment law issues, including disciplinary, absence management, grievances and capability procedures
Experience of recruitment, onboarding, pre-employment checks, as well as updating a school's Single Central Record
Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
A strong understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity of issues
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
They offer a range of excellent benefits including LGPS pension, free parking, and excellent professional learning opportunities.
Closing date: As soon as possible
Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this HR Advisor job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check