Job profile for Recruitment and HR Officer
Recruitment and HR Officer
Chafyn Godolphin School 30/10/2026
Godolphin was founded 300 years ago. It joined United Learning in May 2024 and became a co-educational senior school in September 2025. Chafyn Grove School was founded 146 years ago and joined United Learning in May 2025. Both schools have strong reputations serving generations of local families whilst providing boarding facilities for pupils from both the UK and overseas. As one school, Chafyn-Godolphin School will provide an excellent education for children from three years old in nursery up to the age of 18.From September 2026, the school will be fully merged as Chafyn-Godolphin School operating across the current Chafyn and Godolphin sites.United Learning is a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is now a diverse nationwide group of over 95 state and 14 independent schools, each with its own unique character and ethos. While the founding independent school group is now smaller than the academies side, the Group is very much a partnership of equals and the fundamental aims are the same - beginning with excellence in education for children and young people.As part of United Learning, Chafyn-Godolphin can offer more to staff, pupils and the wider community than it could provide as a standalone school. With common 'back office' systems for finance, HR and management information as well as central procurement, specialist estate management and HR support, United Learning offers efficiency and effectiveness while also adding significant value in supporting schools and helping them to accelerate progress.United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job details
Salary £17,000 to £19,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience
Contractual hours 22.5
Basis Part Time
Region Salisbury
Job category/type Support Staff
Date posted 09/10/2026
Job reference REQ005712
Attachments Recruitment and HR Administrator.pdf
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR professional to play a key role in attracting, recruiting and onboarding exceptional staff at Chafyn Godolphin School. The postholder will be at the heart of the School's people function, ensuring a positive candidate experience while supporting safer recruitment, safeguarding compliance and the successful appointment of high-quality employees.
Working as part of a collaborative and supportive HR team, you will help shape the employee journey from first contact through to successful completion of probation, contributing directly to the School's ability to attract and retain talented staff. You will join a highly committed staff community, supported by a strong professional culture and access to United Learning's training and career development opportunities.
In this Role, You Will:
- Lead and coordinate recruitment campaigns across the School, from vacancy approval through to appointment.
- Manage candidate communications and help deliver an outstanding recruitment and onboarding experience.
- Coordinate safer recruitment processes, including references, DBS checks, right-to-work checks and other pre-employment vetting requirements.
- Lead the administration and maintenance of the Single Central Register.
- Work closely with recruiting managers, support teams and school leaders to ensure vacancies are filled efficiently and compliantly.
- Coordinate onboarding, induction and probation arrangements for new employees.
- Support safeguarding, compliance and employment administration processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment, onboarding and HR administration practices.
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Recruitment and HR Officer in Salisbury employer: Chafyn-Godolphin School
Chafyn-Godolphin School, part of the United Learning group, offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As an employer, we prioritise professional development and provide ample opportunities for growth within our expanding network of schools. Located in Salisbury, our commitment to excellence in education is matched by our dedication to staff welfare, making this an ideal place for those seeking a meaningful career in education.
