HR Admin Assistant
Barton Court Academy Trust, Canterbury, CT1 1PH15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
6 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: F/T All Year Round (Requests to work T/T only or part time will be considered)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- BCAT 6 - £26,393 - £27,713
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent grasp of the written word plus a friendly telephone manner.
Previous experience of HR work within a school environment is desirable but not essential. The ability to work accurately and to cope with the demands and pace of the work flow are essential, as arethe ability to prioritise,to meet deadlines and to work well within a team. You can expect a high level of support to thrive in this demanding role.
Training will be provided for the various ICT systems used, although proficiency with ICT in general is essential, with an emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets and maintaining management information systems.
This role will suit an administrator looking for a role within an educational setting or an experienced administrator looking to further their expertise in HR. The role is full-time all-year-round but we will consider applicants that are interested in a term-time only role or a part-time role all year around. The role require occasional travel within the Trust area which includes 2 schools in Canterbury and one in Thanet.
What the school offers its staff
CIPD level training courses/qualifications are supported for the right candidate.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Barton Court Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@bartoncourt.org
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16yrs mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023.
The Trust is also opened Barton Manor Free School, an 11 – 18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury on the former Chaucer School site in September 2022 to Year 7.
Barton Court Grammar School is an Advanced Thinking School and a National Support School (NSS) and the Trust’s Executive Headteacher a National Leader of Education (NLE).
We are a small Trust at the beginning of a very exciting journey, with a talented team of Governors, Senior Leadership, teachers and support staff all determined to provide the highest quality of educational provision to all children across the Trust.
We believe schools are stronger when they work together and have a common purpose to provide the highest standards in teaching and pupil outcomes. We promote an individual identity for each of our schools so that they continue to respond to the needs of their pupils, their families and the wider community they serve.
We work together to “improve the life chances” of all our children and young people working together through strong partnerships between staff, students, parents and Governors that share our core values of excellence and equity
Arranging a visit to Barton Court Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bartoncourt.org.
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