Human Resources Administrator in Rochester, Kent

(£23,500 FTE) actual £20,540 based on 37.5 hours per week, term time

Your new school
Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.

Your new role
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team. The main purpose of this role is to provide high quality administrative assistance to the Human Resources function of the School.

This is a full time, term time only.

The successful applicant will be hard working, efficient and a pro-active team player. You will be confident answering the phone and dealing with a range of enquiries, both internally and externally and be able to manage a range of administrative tasks. You will naturally be a warm and friendly person with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, pupils and parents/carers. Experience of education would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will need to possess strong admin skills, along with a willingness to undertake any necessary training. This is a varied and busy role incorporating a range of tasks including ensuring that safer recruitment processes are followed at all times.

If this sounds like the job for you, please do get in touch.

For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on (phone number removed) or email

Early Application Encouraged: Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

Safeguarding recruitment statement: Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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