HR Assistant

TES FE News; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in the North East is seeking an HR Assistant to provide efficient administrative support for the HR function. This role offers a salary of approximately £27,000 – £28,000 gross per annum (full-time equivalent) or around £21,000 – £22,000 for term-time only. Candidates with ambition to develop in HR are encouraged to apply. The position requires 37.5 hours per week and promotes a positive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential.
• Ambition to develop a career in HR with potential progression to more senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the HR function.
• Help ensure the smooth running of HR processes and compliance with safer recruitment practices.
• Support a small HR team within a busy department.

Job description

Overview

Required as soon as possible, we have a rare opportunity for someone to join us as an HR Assistant at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle. This is a varied role which will provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the HR function, ensuring the smooth running of HR processes and compliance with safer recruitment practices in line with Independent School Standards and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the HR function.
• Help ensure the smooth running of HR processes and compliance with safer recruitment practices in line with Independent School Standards and statutory requirements.
• Support a small, dynamic HR team of three within a busy department that serves an organisation with over 250 employees, volunteers, self-employed service providers and peripatetic teachers.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative; contribute to a positive and proactive HR environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential.
• Ambition to develop a career in HR with potential progression to more senior roles.

Salary and Hours

Salary: In the region of £27,000 – £28,000 gross per annum (full-time equivalent, all year round) or circa £21,000 – £22,000 gross per annum for term-time only + staff days.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round or term-time only + staff training days (to be discussed at interview). This is a permanent role.

Benefits

Excellent benefits are available – please refer to the job information pack for more details.

How to Apply and Closing Date

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 29th September 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, and candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. The school reserves the right to remove the advertisement at its discretion.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of neurodivergence, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates who are currently underrepresented in our staff community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with the children’s barred list check and other appropriate checks.