Starting Salary: £26,500
Are you detail driven, highly organised, and passionate about making sure everything’s done by the book? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to play a key role in ensuring safe recruitment within education, then this is the role for you!
At TeacherActive, we’re on the lookout for a Compliance & Payroll Administrator to join our team. You'll be instrumental in ensuring every candidate we place meets the highest safeguarding and vetting standards, making a real difference in the lives of educators and learners.
Our Culture:
Our office is a collaborative, supportive environment where precision is valued, effort is recognised, and every team member plays a part in delivering excellence. You’ll be surrounded by passionate, motivated colleagues who take pride in doing things the right way and celebrating the wins along the way.
The Role: Compliance & Payroll Administrator
In this vital role, you’ll own the compliance journey for your own group of candidates from initial audit through to full clearance. Your work ensures our schools receive fully vetted, high-quality professionals they can trust.
What you’ll be doing:
Managing your own portfolio of candidates through the full compliance lifecycle
Verifying ID, Right to Work, references, DBS checks, and identifying CV gaps
Conducting annual audits and ongoing eligibility reviews
Working closely with branch teams to ensure fast, accurate registrations
Making outbound calls to chase documentation and references
Maintaining standards in line with REC, Department for Education, and internal policies
Meeting daily KPIs and compliance targets
What We’re Looking For:
You’ll bring energy, professionalism, and a sharp eye for detail – keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything you do.
Key attributes we value:
Track record of meeting and exceeding targets
Previous customer service or administration experience
Accuracy and attention to detail
Great organisational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Confidence on the phone and in chasing key information
A strong customer service mindset
What’s in It for You?
We’re a values-driven business that celebrates performance, teamwork, and career growth.:
The benefits:
23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service at 1 day/yr to a maximum of 30 days)
An extra day off for your birthday every year!
1 life admin day/ yr to use when you need it
40 days work from home allowance per year (after passing probation)
Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
Regular company events that celebrate your success
Want to stand out from the crowd and fast track your application? You can!
Send our Talent Acquisition team a voice note on WhatsApp on (07852) (phone number removed) with the following details:
Your name
What role you are applying for/ what office you are interested in working in
What makes you a great fit for a role in Compliance at TeacherActive
Working Hours:
In term time, Monday - Thursday - Wk 1: 7:30-16:30 / Wk2: Monday - Thursday: 8:30-5 / All Fridays 8-4.30pm
Office based full time
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