HR & Cover Coordinator — School (Term-Time)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Benenden Private Medical Healthcare

Excellent career development

Friendly staff team

Free Parking

Free flu vaccine

On-site café

Job summary

St Catherine's College in Eastbourne is seeking a highly organised HR & Cover Assistant to support both HR administration and staff cover services. The role combines clerical duties with coordination of cover, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations during term-time.

You will work closely with the Head of Personnel, handling confidential information with discretion, managing competing priorities, and contributing to a supportive, efficient school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or school environment advantageous
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities while handling confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Support HR administration and staff cover coordination
• Assist with payroll processing during August payroll and HR requirements
• Work closely with Head of Personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Skills

HR administration

Staff cover coordination

Organisational skills

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

St Catherine's College in Eastbourne is seeking a highly organised HR & Cover Assistant to support both HR administration and staff cover services. The role combines clerical duties with coordination of cover, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations during term-time.

You will work closely with the Head of Personnel, handling confidential information with discretion, managing competing priorities, and contributing to a supportive, efficient school environment.