HR Assistant & School Attendance Officer

Harlow Fields School and College, HARLOW
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Job Ref No. ECC7070-188S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 8
Position Start Date: 10/11/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 31/10/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: ASAP  

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Harlow Fields School & College is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Job details : HR Assistant & School Attendance Officer

Salary: Scale 8, points 25-28

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Full Time/Permanent

Reporting to: School Business Manager

Job Purpose

To provide confidential secretarial and administrative support for the HR function, ensuring efficient systems are in place. In addition, to develop and maintain effective attendance monitoring systems, enabling the school to improve on baseline attendance and truancy figures as set by the Government.

We warmly welcome visits to our school - come and see our fantastic pupils and dedicated team in action. The successful candidate will be fully supported with training and guidance, and there may be opportunities for some hybrid working where appropriate.

We aim to respond to applications within one week of receipt.

Candidates must be available to interview asap.

Previous applicants please do not apply. Due to the high volume of applicants only that shortlisted will be contacted.

Harlow Fields School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Harlow Fields School and College is an all-age special school for pupils with severe, moderate and complex needs. We are an inclusive,
vibrant learning environment offering high quality education and care for all.

Information about the School

Harlow Fields School and College is an all age special school for pupils with severe, moderate and complex needs. We are an inclusive, vibrant learning environment offering high quality education and care for all.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

LUCY JONES
Tendring Road
Harlow, HARLOW
Essex, CM18 6RN
Telephone: 01279423670
Email: lucy.jones@harlowfields.essex.sch.uk

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