Human Resources Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract) Job Advert

St Catherine’s British School Athens is seeking to appoint an HR Administrator to join our HR dynamic team on a fixed-term, full-time, on-site basis until 31st December 2026. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the successful candidate will provide essential administrative support for smooth operation of HR processes, with a particular focus on personnel records management.

St. Catherine’s is a leading independent British international school that teaches 1400 pupils from 3 to 18 years of age. The school is a member of HMC, COBIS, and is an IBO world school. It teaches the EYFS curriculum and the National Curriculum for England and Wales, as well as IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school is a dynamic and exciting community with innovative teaching and learning practice at its core with a strong extra-curricular programme.

At St Catherine’s, you will become part of a welcoming, supportive, and professional community committed to excellence in education and service. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a high-performing HR team, gain valuable experience in an international school environment, and play a key role during an important period of school development.

St Catherine’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. Please include in your application the names and contact details of three referees. Please note that any personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only and for unsuccessful candidates’ personal data will be destroyed on completion of the process.

St Catherine’s is a Registered Charity No. 313909.

The closing date for applications Friday, 19th June 2026 Interviews will be arranged at the earliest convenience thereafter.

Human Resources Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract) Job Description

Reports to: Head of Human Resources

Type of contract: 6-month fixed-term, Full-time

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm including a 30-minute break, Monday to Friday inclusive

Place of Work: Upper School

Holidays: 15 days for half calendar year

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and organise HR employee files, taking appropriate follow-up actions and collaborating effectively with relevant internal & external stakeholders, to ensure compliance with applicable requirements, and timely updates

• Support the day-to-day HR administrative operations, including document management, correspondence, and employee lifecycle processes

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with ability to meet agreed timelines

• Ability to multitask & prioritize effectively

High attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Greek

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office

Desirable

• Previous experience in an HR, compliance, administration, or office support role

• Experience working within a school, international organisation, or similarly regulated environment

• Relevant academic qualifications in HR, Business Administration, or a related field

Application process

Please apply by email, to hr@stcatherines.gr, using the school’s application form and attaching your CV Please note that we do not accept the simple submission of a CV.

Selection process

The selection process will explore candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, as well as issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including:

1. Motivation to work within a child-centred environment.

2. Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with people of all ages.

3. Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.

All shortlisted applicants will have any relevant issues arising from his or her references taken up at interview.

St. Catherine’s British School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975, the successful applicant will be required to apply for an International Child Protection Certificate if they are a non-local hire. Local hires are required to complete a Greek criminal record check.