Job Title: HR Administrator
Location: Southway, Guildford, Surrey
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time, 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
Salary: LPT 6, £20,869 - £22,383 per annum (Actual) £31,481- £33,764 per annum (FTE)
We are seeking a highly organised and professional HR Administrator to support the school’s HR and safeguarding functions. The successful candidate will manage safer recruitment processes, staff contracts, personnel records, and maintain the School’s Single Central Record (SCR) to ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements. The role also involves acting as the main liaison with the Learning Partners Academy Trust HR team and providing administrative safeguarding support to the Senior Leadership Team and Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Why join us?
- OFSTED “Good” school (June 2024)
- Exceptional record of staff development
- Positive, happy and uplifting culture and ethos
- Research based approaches to assessment and feedback – co-designed by teachers
About the Role:
- Manage the recruitment process for teaching and support staff, including adverts, interviews, pre-employment checks, and onboarding.
- Maintain accurate HR records, staff files, contracts, and absence information in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
- Act as the main point of contact for staff HR queries, providing support and guidance on policies and procedures.
- Maintain and update the School’s Single Central Record (SCR) and coordinate safeguarding checks, training, and compliance records.
- Complete key school administration tasks, including workforce and pupil census returns, policy administration, and supporting the wider office team when required.
About you:
- Educated to Level 3 or above (e.g. A level), with GCSEs (above 5) in English and Maths; HR (CIPD) or business-related qualifications are desirable.
- Experienced in a busy administrative or HR role, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Confident using school MIS and HR systems such as Bromcom, SAM People, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.
- An excellent communicator with strong attention to detail, proofreading skills, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- A proactive and flexible team player who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What we can offer:
- A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant and diverse school community
- Dedicated and hard-working teams committed to helping all children achieve.
- Excellent networking and career progression opportunities across our collaborative Academy Trust
- Extensive staff benefits including Support Staff Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Scheme, Free Gym membership at Kings, Cycle to work scheme and free will-writing service.
Closing date: 10am, 1st June 2026
Kings College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.