HR and Recruitment Coordinator

The Academies For Character And Excellence, Totnes, TQ9 5TZ

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - September 2026 to December 2026
• Pay scale: Devon NJC D £26,824 - £28,598

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a HR & Recruitment Coordinator to join our central HR team on a fixed-term basis to help support an increase in HR project work, from September to December 2026. Supporting our family of 20 primary schools, you will play a key role in coordinating supply cover and supporting recruitment activity across the Trust.

Working alongside our HR Lead, Senior HR Advisor and HR Advisor, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HR, recruitment, administration or education who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent customer service.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who will:

• Coordinate day-to-day supply cover requirements across Trust schools.
• Liaise with supply agencies and maintain positive working relationships.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising vacancies to onboarding successful candidates.
• Coordinate safer recruitment checks, references, DBS documentation and pre-employment screening.
• Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate HR and recruitment records.
• Respond to queries from school leaders and colleagues in a professional and timely manner.
• Support the wider HR team with people-related administration and projects as required.
• Work in partnership with headteachers, administration teams and all stakeholders

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the candidate:

• A supportive and collaborative HR team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to our schools and pupils.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional development opportunities

The Academies for Character and Excellence is a growing Trust of 20 Primary Schools making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.

The Trust is passionate about educating its pupils ensuring every child has an equity of opportunity through the rich holistic character education it provides. The values of the Trust, which are Community, Collaboration, Equity, Uncompromising Excellence and Integrity, are embedded in everyday practice both operationally at board level and also within our teams across the Trust. We are passionate about the innovative curriculum we offer and our collaborative approach to working. Our network of Teams enables our people to have opportunities to develop and flourish within their own field of expertise.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - HR Recruitment Coordinator Fixed Term.pdf - 639 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Academies For Character And Excellence

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Academies For Character And Excellence website
• Email address: hannah.fleet@acexcellence.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-academies-for-character-and-excellence

Arranging a visit to The Academies For Character And Excellence

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hannah.fleet@acexcellence.co.uk.

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