HR Administration Assistant
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, Bridgwater, TA6 7EE23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
11 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £15,357.00 - £16,628.00 Annually (Actual) Somerset Grade 13 Point 6-11 - £25,989 to £28,142 FTE
HR Administration Assistant job summary
Job Title: HR Administration Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: midnight 11th January 2026
Interview Date: 22nd January 2026
Salary Range: Somerset Grade 13 Point 6-11 - £25,989 to £28,142 FTE (pro rata £15,357 to £16,628 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Hours: 25 hours per week, term time plus two weeks.
Responsible to: CFOO
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is seeking to appoint an HR Administration Assistant to provide vital administrative support to our central team and schools.
We are looking for a well organised individual with a good standard of education, strong communication skills, and excellent IT and literacy abilities.
What You Will Do:
- Point of contact for HR Recruitment to a group of schools.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including adverts, shortlisting, pre-employment checks and onboarding
- Support managers with day-to-day HR processes, including absence management and general people-related queries
- Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and trackers across multiple schools
- Work independently to prioritise a varied and often time-sensitive workload, particularly during busy periods
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint and management systems
- A friendly, professional approach with a commitment to confidentiality
- Previous experience in an HR, people services or administrative role, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation
- Confidence working independently and using initiative to manage competing priorities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
What We Can Offer You
- Hybrid working and a flexible approach to work life balance
- Employer contributions to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent career development opportunities as the Trust grows
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.
For any other enquires please contact recruitment@thedcet.com
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust has six primary schools in Somerset and North Somerset.
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