Working Hours & Salary
Mon-Fri – 35 hours per week. Term time + INSET and 10 days to be worked in school holidays (41 weeks).
Salary: Sc5 (pt13-15) (£34,863 - £35,892) pro‑rata. Actual salary £31,663 - £32,597 per annum.
Job Description
Sydenham School is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated HR Officer to support the Head of HR across all aspects of the school’s HR function.
The successful candidate will deliver a first‑class, professional and approachable HR service to the whole school community. The role covers a wide range of responsibilities, including payroll processing, recruitment, HR administration, DBS processing, issuing contracts of employment and coordinating statutory returns such as the workforce census and other required data submissions.
Key Requirements
* Strong experience in payroll processing and active involvement in recruitment activities.
* Sound understanding of employment terms and conditions.
* Strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, and exceptional administrative and organisational abilities.
* Experience working within a school environment would be advantageous.
* Flexibility and ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, staff, Governors and the wider school community.
Benefits & Development
Sydenham School offers excellent professional development and rewarding opportunities, working with a forward‑thinking Senior Leadership Team that is passionate about the achievement and progress of every student.
How to Apply
Application pack can be downloaded from our website at https://www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/about/vacancies.
Please speak to Allison Costello, Head of HR for more information about the post: 0208 699 6731 ext 424.
Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on 20/04/2026. Interview date to be confirmed.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Equality and Safeguarding
The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. Safeguarding is the ‘golden thread’ that runs through the school. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Right to Work
Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment, i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived or worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country(ies) they lived or worked in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
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