HR Assistant/ HR Officer at Talbot Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an experienced HR Assistant/HR Officer to support HR functions at Talbot Primary School. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in HR software, and knowledge of UK employment law. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a nurturing educational environment and work within a supportive team.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR role or HR administration, preferably with 2 years in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Join the busy school business team as an HR Assistant.
• Ensure confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

HR administration experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

CIPD qualifications, Level 3 or above

Tools

HR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Role: HR Assistant/HR Officer

School: Talbot Primary School

Hours: 25 hours weekly, term time plus 2 weeks, permanent

Salary: Poole Grade D to F dependant on experience

SCP 5 to 6 £25,583 to £25,989 FTE, £15,561 to £15,807 pro rata

SCP 7 to 11 £26,402 to £28,141 FTE, £16,059 to £17,116 pro rata

SCP 12 to 17 £28,598 to £31,021 FTE, £17,394 to £18,868 pro rata

Closing date: Monday 6 October 2025, midday

Interview date: TBC

Start date: ASAP, subject to pre-employment checks

Job/person Summary

We are looking to appoint an experienced, reliable, flexible and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our busy school business team. Previous experience of HR processes and procedures would be preferred, although training may be given to the right candidate. The post requires a high degree of interpersonal, organisation, communication and administrative skills, including using initiative, the ability to be flexible, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality and a professional approach.

The post holder must be numerate, computer literate with a good knowledge of word, excel and other HR packages.

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• proven experience in an HR role or HR administration, preferably with 2 years or more in a similar position
• strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications
• CIPD qualifications, Level 3 or above, are highly desirable. There is the opportunity to work towards these qualifications
• problem-solving aptitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• ensuring all Safeguarding matters that may be disclosed to you are logged correctly

Talbot Primary is an ambitious, friendly and happy school for children aged 4 to 11 years. We were graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (January 2022). The school is looking for a skilled HR Assistant to join our team. Wellbeing is at the heart of our leadership, and we strive for excellence in all we do and a healthy work/life balance.

Our school is the heart of its community; our vision of Talbot being a place ‘where children thrive and achieve’, is embedded in all that we do for our pupils and the wider community. We are a safe and happy school committed to ensuring that all our children have the best possible education during this vital time of their lives. We are a 3-form community primary school, which provides education for Reception children, Age 4, to Year 6 , Age 11, situated on the beautiful South Coast. We are located in an urban setting and set within extensive playing fields and grounds, including a beautiful indoor swimming pool, Forest School and a large, productive garden, which is used to grow fruit, vegetables and sensory planting.

Visits to the school prior to interview are strongly encouraged, please contact the school on 01202 513981 to arrange a school visit.

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What About Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

We Can Offer You

• excellent CPD opportunities and training and development programmes
• an individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
• free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment, where all conditions are met
• opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
• access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
• a supportive and approachable SLT and staff team

Application Procedure

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found at www.hamwic.org and return to Miss D Bosley, Business Manager at [e-mail]

Safeguarding

All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Greenway Partnership

The Greenway Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.