At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR functions, manage recruitment, and ensure compliance with safeguarding checks.
- Company: Join St Bart’s, a leading academy school in West Berkshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with excellent career growth and a chance to engage with students.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while developing your HR skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational and communication skills; experience in administration is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 15.56 - 15.56 £ per hour.
We are looking for a Human Resources Administrator to join us on 1 September 2026 on a permanent basis. We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual able to offer strong administrative support in a variety of tasks.
With excellent communication skills you will:
- organise recruitment programmes, liaising with candidates and the Leadership Team;
- carry out a range of safeguarding checks to ensure our compliance with the Safer Recruitment Guidelines for Schools;
- keep our HR/Payroll system accurate and up to date.
You will be confident working independently as part of our Human Resources team and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively to meet deadlines, with excellent levels of attention to detail and accuracy and a can-do approach.
HOURS: 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.00pm (please note that start time on interview days may be from 8.00am), term-time only, plus 5 days pro rata during the school holidays and 5 training days pro rata.
SALARY: £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 gross pa (£14.59 - £15.56 per hour), pro rata for part-time, term-time. Starting salary equates to £21,378.28 gross pa.
St Bart’s is a leading academy school (1996 on roll with a Sixth Form of 639) in West Berkshire. Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.
To find out more about St Bart’s please do watch our Headteacher’s welcome video, take a look at the supporting documents and visit our website https://www.stbarts.co.uk/.
We would love to receive your application. Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. If selected for an interview, you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first-hand all that we have to offer.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 01635 521255 or email recruitment@stbarts.co.uk. All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.
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St Bart's Academy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where HR Administrators can thrive. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through term-time hours. Located in West Berkshire, our school benefits from excellent transport links, making it easy for staff to commute, and fostering a strong sense of community among our dedicated team.
