8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    30 April 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Full-time, 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Scale points 5 - 9, £25,583-£27,254 (pro-rated salary £22,600-£24,076)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Strong academic record, including English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4 or above (previously grade C or above).

Experience of working in an office environment providing administrative support.

Proficient in the use of a range of computer software, including MS Office and Google suite applications.

Experience of working in a HR environment desirable.

Understanding of school roles and responsibilities desirable.

CIPD Level 3/5 Qualification desirable.

Access to a vehicle and the ability to drive, with a willingness to travel to and between schools as needed.

Experience of working in a multisite role.

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Ability to be flexible and supportive to colleagues.

Ability to work effectively in a team and as an individual.

Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and rigour.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

Good level of computer literacy with the ability/potential to analyse and use data.

Ability to deliver a customer focused service with a positive and supportive approach.

Resilience, tact and diplomacy, even when under pressure.

Be personable and set a good example to colleagues and students.

Experience working in a school or similar establishment

What the school offers its staff

  • Professional development and career progression
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
  • An Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym Discounts
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

To support the Multisite HR Manager to provide a high quality and efficient HR service that contributes towards effective learning across both schools.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To provide administration support for all HR matters to a high-quality standard and within agreed timescales (including, but not limited to; processing paperwork, filing, dealing with mail, creating reports, gathering information and arranging meetings etc for all elements of HR processes).

  • Administration and inputting of staff absence information, escalating absence concerns to the HR Manager and collating reports.

  • To be the first line response to phone queries, escalating other queries where necessary.

  • Processing letters, forms and reports in a timely manner.

  • To support line managers with basic queries.

  • To support the HR Team with the whole employee life cycle.

  • To respond to HR queries in a timely manner or escalating them to the appropriate team member as required.

  • Input and maintenance of data onto relevant HR Systems ensuring that all employee records are accurate and updated.

  • To attend meetings as note taker and to type up any meeting notes as required.

  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.

  • To provide administrative support for the recruitment, selection and induction processes.

  • Undertake other duties as directed and commensurate with the grading of the role.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Hartland High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
739 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Hartland High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tjeffrey@hartlandhigh.co.uk.

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