School HR Officer

Location: Lewisham Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £18 - £20 per hour Contract: Temporary to PermanentHours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 4.30pm Human Resources OfficerAre you an experienced HR Administrator or aspiring HR professional looking for your next opportunity? Join a supportive and collaborative education trust as a Human Resources Officer, providing essential HR support across schools within the Lewisham area. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who is passionate about people, compliance, and making a positive impact within education.Responsibilities:Provide first-line HR support and guidance to staff and managers.Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidates.Process employment checks and maintain compliance with safeguarding requirements.Maintain and update Single Central Records (SCRs) and HR systems.Produce HR documentation relating to starters, leavers, and contractual changes.Support payroll processes, including contract variations, absences, overtime, starters, and leavers.Assist with formal HR meetings, note-taking, audits, reporting, and general HR administration.Work closely with school leaders and administration teams to ensure accurate staff records and compliance.Requirements:A-Level qualification or equivalent.Previous HR administration experience or experience working within a busy office environment.Strong IT skills and ..... full job details .....