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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    20 June 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    12 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£12,629.00 - £13,252.00 Annually (Actual) Essex Scale 5 (FT salary range: £27,254 -£28,598)

HR Administrator job summary

Are you highly organised, approachable, and passionate about supporting others? Cornelius Vermuyden School is seeking a dedicated HR Administrator to join our friendly team.

As HR Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of our school’s HR operations. Working closely with the Headteacher, SEEAT HR Manager and senior leadership team, you will ensure the efficient delivery of a range of HR functions including:

  • Recruitment administration and onboarding of new staff following a safer recruitment procedure
  • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
  • Supporting with absence monitoring and return-to-work processes
  • Coordinating training and compliance checks (e.g. safeguarding, DBS)
  • Assisting with HR queries from staff and line managers

We are looking for a professional, proactive individual who:

  • has strong administrative and organisational skills
  • is confident using HR systems, databases, and Microsoft Office
  • has excellent attention to detail and can maintain confidentiality
  • can prioritise workload and work well under pressure

In return, we can offer you a supportive and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues and great opportunities for professional development and training. You will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to all of our employee wellbeing initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of young people on Canvey. If you are organised, people-focused, and looking to grow your career in HR, we would love to hear from you.

Cornelius Vermuyden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org

Commitment to safeguarding

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

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About The Cornelius Vermuyden School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
766 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Cornelius Vermuyden is a vibrant and distinctive learning community in which all students receive the support, challenge and encouragement that they need to become successful, confident and mature young people who are well-prepared for life beyond school. Located on a beautiful site on Canvey Island and easily accessible to all parts of Essex, Southend and London, the school provides a secure and happy environment for positive and exciting learning experiences.

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