School HR Officer

Position: School HR Officer (Contract)
HR Officer / HR Administrator - Temp - Permanent Role - Mainstream School - Waltham Forest

Start Date:

ASAP
Working Arrangement:
Office-based with potential for some WFH
Salary: dependent on experience

Are you an organised, people-focused HR professional looking to take the next step in a supportive school environment?
Remedy Education are working with a warm, welcoming school in Waltham Forest who are seeking a confident and proactive HR Officer/Administrator to join their team. This is a key role within the school, and they are hoping to bring in the right person who can grow with them long-term.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with CIPD Level 5, or CIPD Level 3 with strong HR Officer experience, who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys building positive working relationships across a team.

The Role - HR Officer / HR Administrator

You will play a central part in keeping the school's HR function running smoothly. Key duties include:

Managing end-to-end recruitment: advertising vacancies, screening applicants, arranging interviews, and coordinating onboarding

Completing all pre-employment checks including DBS, references, right-to-work, and safeguarding documentation

Maintaining accurate and confidential staff records on the school's HR systems

Supporting with staff absences, leave requests, and attendance monitoring

Assisting with payroll preparation and liaising with payroll providers where necessary

Supporting performance management, training logs, and staff CPD administration

Providing day-to-day HR support to SLT, the School Business Manager, and wider staff team

Ensuring best practice in HR compliance, safeguarding, and safer recruitment

What We're Looking For

The school is seeking someone who:

Holds CIPD Level 5, or Level 3 with strong HR experience

Has solid administrative or HR experience, ideally in a school or people-focused setting

Is efficient, organised, and confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office

Communicates clearly and professionally with staff at all levels

Works well within a team and maintains confidentiality at all times

Can start immediately to complete a handover with the departing member of staff

About the School

This Waltham Forest school offers:

A friendly and supportive working culture

A committed leadership team who value their support staff

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Long-term stability, with the role intended to become a core permanent position

If you're a dedicated HR professional who enjoys making a positive impact in a school setting, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' or get in touch with Remedy Education to discuss the role in confidence