School HR Assistant

Location: Enfield, LondonSalary: £17 - £19 ph (dependent on experience)Contract Type: Temporary to PermanentStart Date: Immediate/As soon as possible

Are you an organised and proactive HR professional with experience in using iTrent and Arbor? We are seeking a School HR Assistant to join our team on a temp-to-perm basis, supporting the smooth running of HR operations at a busy school in Enfield.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across all areas of the school's HR function, including recruitment, employee records, and absence management.
• Maintain and update staff data on iTrent and Arbor, ensuring that information is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with onboarding processes, including preparing contracts, conducting pre-employment checks (DBS), and scheduling inductions.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring that staff changes, absences, and other data are accurately recorded and submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide first-line HR advice and support to staff, directing queries to senior HR colleagues when necessary.
• Help manage staff absence records, sickness, and leave requests, ensuring policies are followed.
• Assist in organising staff training and maintaining accurate records of professional development.

• Previous experience using iTrent and Arbor in an HR or school administrative role (essential).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with a keen attention to detail.
• A good understanding of HR processes, particularly within an educational setting.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it (desirable but not essential).

• The opportunity for a permanent role after the initial temporary period, based on performance.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a well-established school.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you have previous experience in a school HR setting and are familiar with iTrent and Arbor, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience to

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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