Full job descriptionSenior Administrator - HR (School Based) - Maternity Cover
Location: Birmingham, B8

Contract: Temporary (Approx. 7 Months Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full Time, Term Time Only (40 hours per week)

Salary: £27,254 - £33,699 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits: On-site parking available

Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Administrator (HR) to join a busy and supportive school in Birmingham on a temporary maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused administrator with experience in HR, recruitment administration, or school administration.
Working closely with the school’s senior leadership team, you will play a key role in supporting HR processes, maintaining compliance records, and ensuring all safeguarding requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage and maintain the school’s Single Central Record (SCR), ensuring all compliance and safeguarding checks are accurately recorded and kept up to date.
*Support the full recruitment administration process, including arranging interviews, obtaining references, processing DBS checks, and coordinating pre-employment checks.
*Maintain accurate staff records and personnel files in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
*Support absence management processes, including monitoring attendance records, arranging meetings, preparing correspondence, and taking minutes.
*Produce HR documentation, employee letters, and meeting packs.
*Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team on HR and staffing matters.
*Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from staff.
*Ensure all employee and recruitment records are accurately maintained.
*Assist with wider school administration duties when required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*Previous experience as an HR Administrator, School Administrator, Senior Administrator, or in a similar administrative role.
*Experience supporting recruitment and maintaining employee records.
*Knowledge of the Single Central Record (SCR) and safeguarding compliance processes (highly desirable).
*Experience supporting absence management or HR procedures.
*Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
*Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
*Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
*Previous experience within an educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
Working Hours
*Monday to Friday
*8:00am - 4:30pm
*30-minute lunch break
*Term Time Only
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming school environment where you can make an immediate impact while gaining valuable experience in education-based HR and administration.
Apply today for immediate consideration.