Overview:
Hatch End High School
Cover and HR Administrator
Salary: H5 £22,855 - £24,222 per annum
Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students is what makes Hatch End a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives. Our school ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do.
We are looking to appoint a Cover and HR Administrator, who will be responsible for arranging daily cover staff for lessons for absent colleagues. You will manage the calendar of planned staff absence, working with the Headteacher and HR team, to ensure a balance between staff development, staff leave and the smooth running of the school. In addition, you will be responsible for parts of our HR administration.
The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, have excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task. Training will be provided where necessary.
This role is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 1:00pm, Term Time only. Due to the nature of the role these hours are not negotiable.
About you:
Our school ethos: We CARE Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy
We will:
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 6NR
Telephone: 020 8428 4330
Cover and HR Administrator
Salary: H5 £22,855 - £24,222 per annum
30 hours per week (7:00am - 1:00pm)
Term time only
Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students is what makes Hatch End a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives. Our school ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do.
We are looking to appoint a Cover and HR Administrator, who will be responsible for arranging daily cover staff for lessons for absent colleagues. You will manage the calendar of planned staff absence, working with the Headteacher and HR team, to ensure a balance between staff development, staff leave and the smooth running of the school. In addition, you will be responsible for parts of our HR administration.
The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, have excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task. Training will be provided where necessary.
This role is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 1:00pm, Term Time only. Due to the nature of the role these hours are not negotiable.
About you:
The successful applicant will:
- be an excellent communicator and care about student and staff welfare;
- have a proven and demonstrable track record of success in a time sensitive administrative role;
- have strong problem solving skills;
- have a good understanding of recruitment processes;
- have the highest expectations of colleagues;
- have an enthusiastic and positive approach.
Our school ethos: We CARE Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy
We will:
- be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff;
- provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential;
- deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills;
- create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish;
- work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavour to deliver excellence;
- develop out students’ appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves;
- reflect regularly on our school’s strengths and areas for development in order to continue to thrive.
Why work at Hatch End High School?
- In joining Hatch End High School you can expect to work in an environment where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfill their potential.
- The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
- Staff have a wide range of opportunities to collaborate and develop their career within the Harrow Collegiate Alliance.
- Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards such as a staff wellbeing programme including free Pilates classes, eye tests and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
- We have excellent transport links with central London, Hertfordshire, Brent and Barnet.
Application forms are available on the Vacancies page of the school website which can be accessed via the Apply button. Completed application forms are to be emailed to hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk
Applications close at 9am Monday 8th September 2025. NB We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date and so early applications are encouraged.
Hatch High School is an equal opportunities employer. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references
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