Human Resources Officer (Maternity cover)
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 920b7753-189b-402b-b40b-61d54e9770bf |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills & Experience needed:
• The Human Resources Officer is responsible for leading delegated recruitment processes, administering and tracking staff absence workflows, and maintaining the Single Central Record to ensure all onboarding and safeguarding compliance is completed accurately and on time
• Essential: GCSE Grade C or above in English & Mathematics (or equivalent), with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in an HR Officer (or equivalent) role, including recruitment exposure and providing advice or guidance to managers
• Strong understanding of relevant HR legislation, policies, and procedures, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in real situations
• Desirable: Experience using iTrent, experience working in a school HR setting, and/or a degree in HR or CIPD accreditation.
What the school offers its staff
What we have to offer you:
• An Ofsted ‘Good’ school and an exciting, supportive place to work
• Strong job security within the public sector, plus a generous annual leave entitlement
• Potential for flexible working options once established in the role
• Access to excellent staff benefits including a new free on‑site state‑of‑the‑art fitness suite, Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• The opportunity to work alongside exceptionally committed colleagues with high expectations for students
• An employer pension contribution of over 19%
• Free on‑site parking, subsidised meals, and family‑friendly policies, including paid dependants’ leave
• Salary from £32,000 p/a dependent on experience and qualifications.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Skills & Experience needed:
• The Human Resources Officer is responsible for leading delegated recruitment processes, administering and tracking staff absence workflows, and maintaining the Single Central Record to ensure all onboarding and safeguarding compliance is completed accurately and on time
• Essential: GCSE Grade C or above in English & Mathematics (or equivalent), with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in an HR Officer (or equivalent) role, including recruitment exposure and providing advice or guidance to managers
• Strong understanding of relevant HR legislation, policies, and procedures, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in real situations
• Desirable: Experience using iTrent, experience working in a school HR setting, and/or a degree in HR or CIPD accreditation.
What the school offers its staff
What we have to offer you:
• An Ofsted ‘Good’ school and an exciting, supportive place to work
• Strong job security within the public sector, plus a generous annual leave entitlement
• Potential for flexible working options once established in the role
• Access to excellent staff benefits including a new free on‑site state‑of‑the‑art fitness suite, Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• The opportunity to work alongside exceptionally committed colleagues with high expectations for students
• An employer pension contribution of over 19%
• Free on‑site parking, subsidised meals, and family‑friendly policies, including paid dependants’ leave
• Salary from £32,000 p/a dependent on experience and qualifications.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.