School HR Officer

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from drafting compelling adverts and calculating salaries to coordinating interview panels and managing the onboarding/induction of new starters
• Take full ownership of the Single Central Record (SCR)
• Ensure all DfE Safer Recruitment procedures are met, including DBS checks, right-to-work, and medical clearances
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries
• Draft contracts, manage maternity/paternity documentation, and maintain secure, GDPR-compliant staff files
• Coordinate payroll processing and assist with statutory returns, including the School Workforce Census
• Support the Cover Coordinator to ensure daily school operations run smoothly and assist with general school marketing and health and safety management

• Previous experience in HR administration (experience within an education setting is highly desirable)
• A solid understanding of Safer Recruitment and the ability to maintain a meticulous Single Central Record
• Proficiency in MIS systems and complex ICT packages
• A professional, approachable manner with the ability to build constructive relationships with staff and external agencies
• The ability to juggle competing priorities, from payroll deadlines to urgent recruitment needs, while maintaining absolute confidentiality

SIMS experience

• Working 41 weeks per year offers a fantastic work-life balance
• Opportunity to enjoy a significant portion of the school holidays