HR Assistant

Summary

St Catherine's School seeks an HR Assistant to join their HR Team as soon as possible.

Detail

St Catherine's seeks to appoint an HR Assistant to provide efficient, accurate, and confidential administrative support to the HR function. The role supports the effective delivery of HR operations across the school, helping to ensure compliance, smooth staff processes, and a positive employee experience within a busy educational environment. The successful candidate will join a team of two, reporting to the HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff records (electronic and paper-based systems)
• Issue contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation
• Support with correspondence and day-to-day HR queries
  

Recruitment & Safer Recruitment

• Assist with the Coordination of recruitment processes, including:
• Advertising roles
• Arranging interviews
• Support pre-employment checks, including:
• References
• DBS checks
• Right to Work verification
• Ensure recruitment processes align with safeguarding and compliance requirements

Onboarding & Induction

• Coordinate new starter documentation and ensure all compliance checks are completed before start dates

Employee Relations Support

• Provide administrative support for HR processes
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive matters

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Support safer recruitment processes in line with statutory guidance
• Ensure all HR processes reflect safeguarding best practice

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, HR systems)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Desirable

• HR experience
• Experience working in a school or education setting
• Understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements
• Experience with HR systems and databases
• Basic knowledge of UK employment practices

Personal Attributes

• Professional, calm, and reliable
• Approachable and supportive
• Highly organised with a methodical approach
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday allowance (25 days plus Bank Holidays) which can be booked year-round
• Fee remission for daughters attending the school
• Lunch provided during term time
• On site parking
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

Apply via My New Term by 10am, Monday 27th July 2026. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews may occur at any time before the closing date.

St Catherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and barred list check. The School is an equal opportunities employer.

Documents

• HR Assistant job description - Jul 26 PDF Document