School HR Coordinator — Permanent, Stable Hours

Prospero Teaching; Monkton Heathfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an HR Administrator for a secondary school in Taunton. The role is permanent, starting 20th April 2026, with hours 08:30-16:30 on Mondays and Fridays.

You will manage staff records, assist with recruitment, DBS checks, onboarding, and general HR support for the senior leadership team. Applicants with prior HR or school admin experience are preferred, with strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information in a school

Qualifications

• Previous HR or school administration experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff files, records and compliance documentation.
• Support recruitment processes, including advertising roles and arranging interviews.
• Process DBS checks and safeguarding compliance.
• Assist with onboarding and induction of new staff.
• Provide general HR and administrative support to the senior leadership team.
• Help maintain accurate HR systems and data.
• Support staff absence records, payroll information, and contracts.

Skills

HR experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

HR qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an HR Administrator for a secondary school in Taunton. The role is permanent, starting 20th April 2026, with hours 08:30-16:30 on Mondays and Fridays.

You will manage staff records, assist with recruitment, DBS checks, onboarding, and general HR support for the senior leadership team. Applicants with prior HR or school admin experience are preferred, with strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information in a school