People Operations Administrator

Start date: 03 November 2025 

Job overview 

Location: Catford, South-East London (St Dunstan's College, Stanstead Rd, London SE6 4TY) - 

Please note: This is a full-time, onsite-based role.

Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 29th September 2025

Interviews: Longlist (Teams) – 2nd of October | Shortlist (Onsite) – 7th of October 

Be part of something bold. Be part of St Dunstan’s. 

At St Dunstan’s Education Group, we don’t just talk about change — we lead it. As one of the UK’s most progressive and award-winning independent school groups, we’re redefining what education and work can look like in the 21st century.

We’re now looking for a People Operations Administrator to join our dynamic and growing People team. This is more than just an HR admin role — it’s a chance to help shape a people-first culture across a thriving group of schools, where wellbeing, inclusion, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. 

Why join us? 

• Award-winning culture – Senior School of the Year, Most Progressive School in London, and ISA EDI Award winners.
• Diversity is our strength – Based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and inclusive communities.
• Trailblazing initiatives – From gender-neutral sport to wellbeing centres and pioneering curricula.
• People-first strategy – We’re pivoting from traditional HR to a modern People-First model.
• Professional growth – We invest in your development, voice, and wellbeing. 

What you’ll do

• Be the first point of contact for People queries across our three schools.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and compliance processes.
• Maintain accurate HR data and ensure safeguarding standards are met.
• Help deliver a seamless employee experience from hire to retire.
• Collaborate with a friendly, close-knit team that values trust, creativity, and inclusion.

Please refer to the Job Pack for further details. 

What you’ll bring

• Administrative experience within an HR department - ideally within a School environment.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work with accuracy.
• A proactive, people-focused mindset and a passion for service.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience (desirable).

Perks & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Christmas closure (subject to School discretion and may vary year to year)
• Private healthcare 
• Free lunch, gym, and leisure facilities
• Tuition fee remission
• Season ticket loan & salary sacrifice schemes
• A genuinely inclusive, values-driven culture 

Ready to make a difference? 

Join a team that’s shaping the future of education — and doing it with heart, purpose, and ambition. 

Apply now, via the 'Apply' button above, and be part of the St Dunstan’s difference!

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