Start date: September 2026
Closing date: Monday 13th July 9.00am
Shortlisting date: Monday 13th July
Interview date: Monday 20th July
Contract: Permanent annualised hours
Working hours: 20 hours per week, term time, (plus TD days plus 10 days during the school holidays)
Working pattern: Preferably 5 days per week (negotiable)
Salary Range: Actual: £12,480 - £12,880 (FTE £25,584 - £26,403) pending pay award
The Welcoming Face of Our Team
If you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, and you pride yourself on providing an efficient, professional service to colleagues, we would love to welcome you to Kingsdown School.
As our HR Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for our busy department. Whether you are welcoming a candidate for an interview day, resolving an absence query first thing in the morning, or preparing a new ID card for a colleague, your presence ensures the daily operations of our school run smoothly from the outset.
We are unapologetic in wanting to recruit only the very best colleagues, as a result, we are open to discussion with the right candidate around the working hours and pattern.
Why This Role Matters
In a large, vibrant secondary school, effective HR administration is the bedrock of staff wellbeing and operational success. By managing our essential compliance, HR records, and daily queries with precision, you give school leaders, teachers and our support staff the peace of mind to focus entirely on our students. Your meticulous approach directly supports our collaborative culture.
What You Will Bring
Administrative Precision: Proven experience in a busy office environment, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Communication Skills: A warm, professional manner when handling queries from staff, central Trust teams, and external visitors.
Technical Competence: Literacy in standard office software and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential digital records and databases.
Collaborative Spirit: A proactive approach to teamwork, with the ability to manage time effectively under your own agency.
Discretion: An absolute commitment to confidentiality and data protection principles within an educational setting.
The Kingsdown Difference
At Kingsdown School, we recognise that our support staff are integral to our educational mission. We offer a professional, stable environment where your workload is respected, and your contribution is visibly valued. You will join a friendly, established office team that balances high professional standards with genuine mutual support.
As part of the River Learning Trust, you will also benefit from excellent professional development alignment, networking opportunities with HR peers across our schools, and access to a comprehensive staff benefits package.
Compliance & Safeguarding
Kingsdown School is a member of the River Learning Trust (RLT). The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and medical clearance.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or to arrange visit or a call with our Business Manager please contact the HR Team.
This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.
The River Learning Trust and Kingsdown School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates link in the attached document. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on the List of offences that are not filtered link in the attached document.