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HR Admin (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 190040
Primary & Secondary Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 14 September 2026
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Job Description

HR Admin

Temporary | Contract

About the Role

A school is looking for an organised and personable HR Admin to support the smooth day-to-day running of its HR function.

You'll be the first point of contact for routine HR queries, keeping records accurate and processes moving so that staff and managers get the support they need without delay. It's a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys detail, deadlines and working alongside a busy team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems.
  • Supporting recruitment administration, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and issuing correspondence.
  • Preparing contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation.
  • Administering pre-employment checks and new starter paperwork.
  • Responding to day-to-day HR queries from staff and managers, escalating where appropriate.
  • Supporting the administration of absence, leave and payroll-related information.
  • Assisting with HR meetings, note-taking and general team administration.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong administrative experience, ideally within an HR or people-focused team
  • Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills
  • Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A good level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Previous experience of HR administration within a school or wider education setting
  • Experience using an HR or management information system
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service

If you're an organised administrator ready to bring your HR experience into a school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Dom Key-Leeves

Dom Key-Leeves

Recruitment Manager

Requirements

  • Strong administrative experience, ideally within an HR or people-focused team
  • Excellent organisation, planning and time management skills
  • Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment

Skills & Qualifications

HR administrationEmployee records managementRecruitment administrationHR documentation preparationPre-employment checksAbsence and leave administrationPayroll administration supportMicrosoft OfficeHR systemsConfidentialityTime management

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