School HR Administrator Vacancy | Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Behind every successful school is a team making sure everything runs smoothly, and that includes looking after the people who work there.

We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to support the day-to-day HR operations of a secondary academy in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has a good understanding of school HR processes and can bring a professional, organised approach to managing staff records, recruitment administration and employee enquiries.

You'll be working closely with school leadership and administrative colleagues, helping to ensure that staff receive an efficient and reliable HR service.

Is This the Right Role for You?

We're looking for an individual who is approachable, detail-oriented and confident handling sensitive information.

To be successful, you should have:

• Previous HR or personnel administration experience within a school is essential.

• A good understanding of safer recruitment practices and safeguarding requirements in education.

• Experience maintaining staff records, personnel files and the Single Central Record (SCR).

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with school HR or management systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy school environment.

A CIPD qualification or relevant HR training would be beneficial, although practical school HR experience is particularly important.

How You'll Support the School

Your role will cover a variety of HR and administrative functions, including:

• Coordinating recruitment administration, from advertising vacancies and arranging interviews to preparing appointment documentation.

• Maintaining accurate employee records, contracts and personnel information.

• Supporting pre-employment checks, including DBS, references and right-to-work documentation.

• Updating and maintaining the school's Single Central Record in line with safeguarding requirements.

• Monitoring staff absence records and assisting with attendance-related administration.

• Supporting new starter inductions and ensuring relevant paperwork is completed.

• Responding to routine HR enquiries and assisting senior staff with personnel-related processes.

• Liaising with payroll and external HR providers when required.

Employment Details

• Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

• Position: School HR Administrator

• School Type: Secondary Academy

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

More Than Just Administration

In this role, your work will contribute to the smooth running of the academy by ensuring that staff-related processes are handled efficiently, accurately and professionally.

For an experienced school HR Administrator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity, this position offers the chance to become a valued part of the school's wider support team.

If you have the relevant school HR experience and are ready for your next opportunity in Doncaster, we would welcome your application.