Downe House is looking to appoint a HR & Recruitment Coordinator to deliver an efficient recruitment service which is fully compliant with safer recruitment practices in an educational environment. This is a varied role with the opportunity to be involved in exciting projects such as planning new starter inductions, co-ordinating
Required 37.5 hours per week, all year round.
Salary Range: £27,000-£32,500 per annum, depending on experience
Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the School’s end to end recruitment processes. Responsibilities will include creating high quality job adverts and role profiles; utilising appropriate social media channels to advertise, search and directly source potential candidates; co-ordinate and participate in selection procedures; and maintain a high quality administrative function that drives the candidate experience. Working closely with a small HR team and hiring managers of academic, pastoral and operational roles, you will deliver a seamless recruitment service and provide advice regarding best practice and recruitment related employment law, presenting practical solutions and options in relation to hiring needs.
Main responsibilities
Creating impactful adverts and job descriptions.
Utilising social media channels to advertise and directly source candidates.
Co-ordinating engaging selection procedures.
Maintaining a high-quality administrative function that drives the candidate experience.
Working closely with hiring managers of academic, pastoral and operational roles, you will provide advice regarding best practice and recruitment related employment law, presenting practical solutions and options in relation to hiring needs.
Other responsibilities will include:
Preparing Offer Letters and Contracts of Employment.
Carrying out vetting checks on new staff and recording details on the SCR.
Maintaining the HRIS.
About you
At least 2 years of previous experience in recruitment and selection and / or a generalist HR role.
Relevant professional HR or recruitment qualification, or equivalent level of practical experience. A CIPD qualification would be an advantage, though not essential.
An understanding of the regulatory requirements of safer recruitment practices in schools and an awareness of basic employment law.
Previous experience/ knowledge of Schools or education sector would be an advantage.
Benefits include
Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution) and generous school fee remission scheme
Life insurance and critical illness cover
Provision of delicious free meals, on-site parking
Modern gym and swimming pool facilities
A vibrant and supportive staff community
Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location
To apply, please visit our website: https://www.downehouse.net/about/working-for-us/
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.
We can only accept applications via the school application form on the link above to comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines. CVs alone will not be accepted.
For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recuitment@downehouse.net
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.
At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.
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Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ
Closing Date: 27 October 2025
