HR Assistant
Salary/Grade: H4 (£25,183-£26,409)
Hours: 15 hrs/week (39 wks/year) - flexibility as to how hours are worked
Start date: July 2025
Hitchin Girls’ School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff.Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.
We are seeking an organised and self motivated HR Assistant with proven interpersonal and administrative skills. You will work under the direction of the HR Manager and provide confidential HR administration support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining personnel records including the school’s single central record, organising contractual paperwork, coordinating staff induction and supporting the HR Manager in day-to-day activities.The successful candidate will have good time management and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. They will demonstrate strong teamwork skills and be able to work under pressure with discretion and confidentiality
We can offer you:
- a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff
- outstanding professional development and future career opportunities
- a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school
- the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
- an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives
- access to the school’s children of staff admission rule
- a cycle to work scheme
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school.
How to Apply:
Please complete your application through the school website. The closing date for applications is 9th June 2025. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check.Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks. Hitchin Girls’ School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.