School Administrator / HR Administrator

About This Role

This long-term supply contract offers an immediate start for a professional, organised, and proactive School Administrator with HR responsibilities to join a highly regarded secondary school in Northampton. The role involves providing high-quality administrative and HR support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school, suiting an experienced school administrator or HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school leadership team
• Manage student and staff records, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Support recruitment processes including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, and onboarding new staff
• Maintain HR documentation and personnel files
• Assist with attendance, absent management, and sickness reporting
• Process references, safeguarding checks, and compliance documentation
• Support payroll administration and staff data management where required
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with school policies and GDPR requirements

Requirements

• Previous administration experience within a secondary school is highly desirable
• Experience supporting HR processes, recruitment, or personnel administration
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with complete confidentiality
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and school management systems
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently when required

Nice to have:

• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, or similar school management systems
• Knowledge of safer recruitment procedures
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Previous experience working in an education setting

Benefits

• Long-term opportunity within a successful secondary school
• Immediate start available
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

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