About Us

36 hours per week (30 mins lunch break)
Monday to Friday
Term time only including Inset Days + 3 weeks (42 weeks per annum)
Required as soon as possible 

“The governing body and leaders support pupils’ wider development.  They are committed to making sure that pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain” Ofsted, October 2022

It is an exciting time to join St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding Roman Catholic, Salesian school and our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. 

The Governors are seeking to appoint an HR Officer to play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the HR function within the school. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate confidentiality in a prior role. You will have a strong desire to develop your HR career and we will support you in your progression.

The successful applicant will play a pivotal role and make a real impact on the delivery of a high quality and efficient HR service.

As the HR Officer your key responsibilities will be:

•    to undertake recruitment and induction administration

•    to ensure new and existing staff appointments are processed accurately and all relevant checks completed

•    maintaining employee records and data management using the school’s MIS 

•    performing routine payroll administration

•    providing HR, Payroll and Pensions advice to staff

Our school is committed to continual professional development, which makes this a great opportunity to further develop your skills as the school offers a programme of regular training. 

Our Roman Catholic, Salesian school, in the heart of Battersea and strives to ensure that all its young people are given the opportunity and support they need to achieve their best, fulfil their true potential and go out into the world confident and ready to ‘earn their own bread’.

Early applications are welcome and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be found at the school website: https://www.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=161 

Completed application should be returned to the school by email: apply@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk    

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Thursday 10 October 2024 (at noon)
Interview Date: w/c 14 October 2024 - date to be agreed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS check.

St. John Bosco College
Parkham Street, 
Battersea, London 
SW11 3DQ
Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA
Tel: (020) 7924 8310

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils