- Part Time
- Start Date: November/December 2026
- Close Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
All Year Round and Term Time Only will be considered.
Start: November/December 2026
Interview Date: 5th November2026
Swale Academies Trust has an opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and capable HR Administrator to provide effective administrative and operational support across our academies.
As a primary point of contact for Headteachers and staff, the successful candidate will manage varied HR, payroll, and contractual processes to strict deadlines.
This is a challenging but rewarding role, encompassing a range of duties, including:
- Administration of new starter procedures, contracts, and offboarding formalities.
- Liaison with ICT, Recruitment, Headteachers, and external payroll provider.
- Administration of pay, leave, and pension updates.
- Maintenance of accurate personnel records in compliance with GDPR and safeguarding regulations.
The successful candidate will be a hardworking, friendly and organised individual who is able to prioritise their own workload, and who ideally has some HR and education sector experience.
Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Swale Academies Trust. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Join us to benefit from:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
By applying for this position, you agree to Swale Academies Trust processing and storing your personal data for recruitment purposes. Candidate data will be stored securely for 6 months following the completion of the recruitment process, after which it will be permanently deleted. If you would like us to delete your details sooner, or to view our full Privacy Policy, please contact us at hroperations@swale.at
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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