Human Resources Administrator

Coombe Academy Trust, New Malden, KT3 6NU

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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: £12,501.00 - £14,444.00 Annually (Actual) D5-D9: £28,521 - £30,189 FTE - Pro rata to £12,501 - £13,241 per annum

Human Resources Administrator job summary

Coombe Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an administrator to join their busy Human Resources service. The team sits within the heart of the Trust, providing HR support to our staff, schools, Headteachers, Trustees and executive leadership team.

Coombe Academy Trust is a successful and collaborative multi academy trust consisting of three Nursery and primary Schools, two Secondary Schools and a central team. Coombe Academy Trust schools are based in the Royal borough of Kingston upon Thames and work as one entity to provide opportunities for both our pupils and staff. The values of Collaboration, Ambition and Trust are a lived experience within our schools and our moral purpose is founded on the belief that every child and young person has an entitlement to a world of opportunity.

We are looking for a diligent and committed HR administrator to support our 2 Co Directors of People. The role will involve providing administrative support across a variety of HR functions and will be an integral part of the HR service to the Trust and our schools.

The successful candidate will be a proficient administrator who is able to work well under pressure and is able to adapt to the changing needs of the team. Ideally we are looking for candidates who have experience of working within an HR setting and have an understanding of HR principles and practice, however training can be provided for the right person. Excellent levels of communication, attention to detail and accuracy are a prerequisite for this role.

In return we will provide the opportunity to develop and grow your HR skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working for us

At Coombe Academy Trust providing opportunities for both our pupils and staff is at the heart of what we do. By joining our trust, regardless of your job role or level of responsibility, you will be offered access to professional development and career progression.

Our focus on creating a happy and stimulating working environment means we offer a range of benefits to support staff wellbeing. These include access to an Employee Wellbeing Programme, staff celebrations and rewards, access to a wide range of discount schemes, a generous pension scheme and a continuous professional development plan tailored to your requirements. We suggest you view our Trust Recruitment Brochure to find out more about our benefits and what makes us unique.

Candidates may be interviewed before the closing date so early applications are welcomed.

We welcome pre-arranged visits to the Trust to discuss the role or a meeting via Google Meet, this can be arranged through contacting us by email on: hrdirector@coombe.org.uk

NO AGENCIES

NO CVs

‘The Coombe Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

‘The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are fully committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about a candidate’s suitability to work with children and have proactive safeguarding procedures in place.’

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 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 Coombe Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Coombe Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coombe-academy-trust

Coombe Academy Trust is a well-established, respected multi academy trust (MAT) which comprises three Nursery and Primary Schools, two Secondary Schools and a joint Sixth Form, with over 3450 children and young people. In addition, within our schools we have five Specialist Resource Provisions from nursery through to Key Stage Four for pupils with Autism, severe learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, hearing loss and speech and language and communication needs.

Coombe Trust has a balance of academies at different starting points in their journey of improvement, therefore creating effective capacity for sponsorship. We ensure that we have high performing academies in primary and secondary phases as part of our family and that all schools are on the journey to high performance. We work as one entity to improve and maintain a high standard across the Trust. As a Trust we are seeking to expand the areas that we support. We are well placed to support any phase of education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, including settings providing SEND support. Full details can be seen within our Growth Strategy.

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