A large and ambitious Secondary School in Watford is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive HR Officer to join their central operations team from January. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone experienced in HR who is ready to step into a dynamic school environment where safeguarding, recruitment, and staff support are at the heart of daily operations.

HR Officer Role

• Full-time, permanent, January start

• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, compliance and HR administration

• Working closely with the HR Manager and Headteacher

School Information

This school has a strong reputation locally for academic success, positive behaviour and excellent staff support. The HR department is a pivotal part of maintaining compliance standards and ensuring smooth staffing operations.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and hardworking team that values accuracy, confidentiality, commitment, and strong teamwork. The school provides excellent CPD, including opportunities for CIPD development.

Responsibilities

• Managing recruitment from advertising to onboarding

• Conducting DBS checks, references, right-to-work, and safeguarding documentation

• Maintaining personnel files, absence records, and payroll changes

• Supporting staff wellbeing and HR queries

• Providing accurate and timely reports for senior leaders

• Ensuring the school meets KCSIE and safer recruitment requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in HR or school HR strongly preferred

• Understanding of Safer Recruitment (training provided if needed)

• Strong administrative capability with exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Salary

Support staff scale, dependent on experience; potential for progression.

Application

Please send your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.