HR & Staffing Administrator – Large Multi-Form Entry Primary School – Liverpool

A thriving three-form entry primary school in Liverpool is seeking a professional and organised HR & Staffing Administrator to join its senior operations team. Serving a diverse and growing community the school has a strong reputation for high expectations structured leadership and a warm inclusive culture.

With over 600 pupils and a large staff body the school requires a dedicated HR professional to ensure that recruitment compliance and staffing processes are managed efficiently and in line with safeguarding and statutory requirements.

The Role
As HR & Staffing Administrator you will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to coordinate all aspects of staff administration. This is a highly responsible position that requires confidentiality strong organisational skills and a clear understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding legislation.

Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating recruitment processes from advertisement to appointment
Managing pre-employment checks DBS clearance and single central record updates
Maintaining accurate personnel files and compliance documentation
Supporting induction processes for new staff
Monitoring absence records and supporting return-to-work processes
Drafting contracts variation letters and HR correspondence
Liaising with payroll providers to ensure accurate staff payments
Producing staffing reports for governors and senior leaders

The School Environment
The school operates from a modernised site with dedicated leadership and administrative offices. There is a strong emphasis on clear systems safeguarding rigour and professional standards.

The leadership team is visible and collaborative and support staff are highly valued within the school structure. Despite being a large primary setting the culture is supportive and well-organised with defined responsibilities and clear processes.

Who Were Looking For
Experience in HR or school staffing administration
Strong knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
Confidence using HR systems and school MIS platforms
Professional communication skills

Why Join This School
Well-led and highly regarded primary school
Structured systems and strong safeguarding culture
Opportunity to play a central role in staffing and compliance
Competitive local authority salary
Stable and supportive working environment

This role would suit an experienced administrator who understands the importance of compliance organisation and professionalism within a busy school environment.

If you are ready to take on a key operational HR role within a respected Liverpool primary school we would welcome your CV.