Payroll Officer - SEND School - West London

Payroll Officer - SEND School - West London

September 2026 | Full-time | Monday-Friday

Timeplan Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a welcoming and busy educational setting in London, starting in September 2026.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience within the education sector who is looking for a varied role within a supportive school environment. Experience working within SEN is not essential, although experience or an understanding of the education sector would be highly desirable.

The Role

As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day payroll process and ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time. You will work closely with the school's senior leadership, HR and business management teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing and processing monthly payroll accurately and on time
Calculating salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions and other payments
Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll information
Checking overtime, deductions and salary changes
Preparing and submitting payroll reports to the external payroll provider
Reviewing pre-pay reports and checking payroll information thoroughly
Responding to staff payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
Managing pension and other employee benefit deductions
Supporting internal and external payroll audits
Assisting with payroll system updates and troubleshooting
Maintaining strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information
Providing occasional reception cover when required
Supporting the wider administrative needs of the school when necessary

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience working as a Payroll Officer/Payroll Administrator
Experience processing payroll within an education or school setting
Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
Good knowledge of payroll processes, deductions and compliance
Experience using payroll software and systems
The ability to manage confidential information professionally
Excellent organisational and communication skills
The confidence to deal with staff queries and resolve payroll issues
The ability to work independently while also being part of a wider school teamSEN experience is not required, but previous experience working within education is highly desirable.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Start date: September 2026

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks prior to commencing the role.

Timeplan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment and safeguarding procedures.

How to Apply

If you have payroll experience within the education sector and are available to start in September, Timeplan Education would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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