HR and Finance Admin Assistant

HR & Finance Administrative Assistant

Location: Newham, East London

Hours: Term Time Only (39 Weeks)

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience

Join Our Support Team

The Role

• Support the school's recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and obtaining references.
• Assist with staff onboarding, inductions and safer recruitment compliance, including maintaining the Single Central Record and DBS documentation.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, staff absence records and HR databases.
• Provide administrative support for payroll changes, workforce census returns and HR reporting.
• Assist with Early Career Teacher (ECT) administration.
• Respond professionally to HR enquiries from staff.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the finance team and School Business Manager.
• Produce reports, maintain filing systems and support data management.
• Assist with GDPR compliance and support the school's Data Protection Officer.
• Work collaboratively across the Business Support Team to ensure efficient school operations.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Previous experience in an HR, finance or administrative role.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, confidential and approachable manner.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a school environment, HR systems or finance administration would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join This School?

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the education of young people.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

The school is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.