HR Officer

Malmesbury School, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,143.00 - £35,412.00 Annually (FTE) £23,011.07 - £24,586.43 actual salary for 30 hours per week term time only

HR Officer job summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources Administrator to manage all aspects of the HR process and procedure for Malmesbury School staff. This is a permanent, 30 hours a week role in term time (but part time or flexible hours will be considered with the possibility of cross-trust additional hours). We are looking for:

Relevant experience in HR preferably in the education sector.

High level organisational and administrative skills.

Competency with Word, Outlook, Excel and other MS software.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 600 people and educate 4,100 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.

At Malmesbury school our vision is to be a Happy, Caring and Excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area. We are proud to have been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in our inspections in 2012 and 2024.

Malmesbury School is a successful and growing 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll in the attractive town of Malmesbury, surrounded by stunning Wiltshire countryside with easy access to the M4. We enjoy excellent modern facilities and offer unparalleled support and opportunities to staff who wish to develop their skills and leadership.

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

NB: Should a suitable applicant be found then the vacancy may be closed to applications ahead of the advertised closing date.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. Please visit the school website for further information.

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.

About Malmesbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Malmesbury School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/malmesbury-school-malmesbury

The most recent Ofsted inspection graded the school as ‘outstanding’ in every category. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development in a very supportive and caring school. This post would be suitable for a highly competent teacher with experience and a proven track record of success.

At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a happy, caring and excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area.

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