Human Resources (HR) Coordinator: The Gatwick School in Crawley

Your Role

Are you an organised, pro‑active and people focussed HR professional looking to make a meaningful difference? The Gatwick School is seeking a dedicated HR Coordinator on a permanent, term‑time only (plus 1 week) basis to join our vibrant all‑through school community. As HR Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, professional HR service across the school. You will be the first point of HR queries, working closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, and external partners, supported by an experienced central HR team.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have a recognised HR/business/office management qualification (desirable)
• you are highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• you are confident working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
• you are warm, approachable, and able to build strong relationships at all levels
• you are comfortable balancing a varied workload in a fast‑paced environment
• you are familiar with HR processes and preferably experienced in an educational setting (not essential)
• you are skilled in using HR systems

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices, and culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust‑wide CPD
• Fringe allowance
• Two week half term
• All‑through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
• Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
• A spacious well‑equipped and well‑resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi‑academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme – this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high‑street shops and health and well‑being support

To apply please contact the school on info@thegatwickschool.org.uk or 01293 538779. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4‑9 (A‑C) or equivalent essential
• Recognised HR and/or office management qualification desirable

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential
• Keen eye for detail, with an ability to produce work of a high standard of quality and accuracy essential
• Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team essential
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters essential
• Ability to create and maintain an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the school essential

Experience

• Experience of HR administration essential
• Highly computer literate, with strong capability in Microsoft 365 and HR information systems essential
• Ability to promote the importance of procedural adherence essential
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing essential
• Ability to manage workload, work flexibly and independently with minimum supervision essential
• Experience of providing administrative support to multiple colleagues
• Experience of working in the education sector
• Experience of software and online platforms
• Working knowledge of HR best practice

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others essential

Personal Attributes

• Warm, friendly, and professional manner essential
• Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young people essential
• Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupils essential
• Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the county essential
• Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the school essential
• A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos essential
• A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos essential