Permanent Contract
Start Date: 1September 2026 or sooner if available, depending on pre-employment checks
Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday, Term Time only (including inset days) plus 2 additional weeks (41 working weeks, plus pro rata holiday allowance of 6.17 weeks)
Salary: £25,399 - £27,213 actual (£28,000 - £30,000 FTE) depending on experienceor national rate for apprentices
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026
About the role
The HR team at Avonbourne is expanding and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a large Outstanding secondary school as HR Administrator or HR Apprentice, supporting the team to deliver a high quality HR service across the Academies.
This role is ideally suited to someone who is either already working as an HR Administrator but looking for that next step in a different sector, an experienced administrator looking to move into HR or a school or college leaver looking to start a professional career.
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised Level 3 CIPD qualification alongside real, hands-on experience in Human Resources. You will be mentored by an experienced HR Manager, supporting the day-to-day running of a busy HR function in a large secondary school.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting the day-to-day HR administration across the school
- Assisting with recruitment and onboarding
- Helping to maintain the Single Central Register
- Assisting with payroll preparation and processing
- Maintaining accurate personnel records and HR systems
- Responding to staff queries in a timely and professional manner
About you
The successful candidate will:
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have strong organisational and administrative skills
- demonstrate excellent communication skills
- be highly organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively
- good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
- be a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- is flexible, and committed to supporting the wider life of the school
- previous HR or administrative experience (desirable but not essential)
Why join Avonbourne?
At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.
Since joining United Learning in August 2019, Avonbourne Academies have gone from strength to strength:
Avonbourne Boys’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in November 2023- Avonbourne Girls’ Academy – Rated OUTSTANDING in all categories in October 2024
We can offer you:
an excellent working environment- the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
- one personal day every academic year
- access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – Avonbourne contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!
- occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
- access to our health care cash planand rewards scheme after six months service.
- continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
- competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
Avonbourne Academies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Note – We reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the published closing date and interview and offer to a strong candidate. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.
For more information
To apply, please complete the online application form.
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Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026
