Thomas Tallis School is a flourishing and popular school situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We currently have over 2000 pupils on roll, including around 800 students in our highly competitive sixth form. We strive for excellence in all that we do, underpinned by our vision of education to understand the world and change it for the better.

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and efficient HR Officer to join our busy and supportive HR team. This is a key role within the school, providing high-quality administrative and operational support across the full range of HR functions, ensuring that staff are well supported and that all processes are compliant, accurate and delivered to a high standard.

Working under the direction of the HR Manager, the successful candidate will play a central role in recruitment and onboarding, safer recruitment compliance, employee records management, and day-to-day HR administration. The role also includes supporting staff induction, maintaining the Single Central Record, coordinating HR processes such as probation and appraisal administration, and contributing to payroll and absence management processes.

Your main purpose will be to deliver an efficient, confidential and high-quality HR service, ensuring that all staff records and processes meet statutory and safeguarding requirements, while contributing to a positive and professional working environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• experience of HR administration and recruitment processes
• strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and meet deadlines
• excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive professional relationships with staff

We can offer you:

• a supportive and collaborative staff team with a strong focus on professional development
• the opportunity to develop your HR skills across a wide range of functions
• an inclusive school community committed to staff wellbeing and development
• excellent facilities and a well-resourced working environment
• a school with humane management principles and a strong commitment to safeguarding and equality

If you are an organised, proactive and detail-focused individual who is committed to delivering a high-quality HR service in a school environment, we would welcome your application.

For more information about our fantastic school, please visit our website here:  Thomas Tallis School - Home

Application closing date: 11 May 2026, noon

Interview and assessment: w/c 18 May 2026.