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HR Administration Officer - Term Time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5432-56S
  • Posted:29/09/2022
  • Pay:Kent Range 6 [£21,801 - £23,262 (pro rata)]
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:09/10/2022 at 23:00
  • Interviews:Week of 10th of October, 2022

Advert

We wish to appoint an outstanding and experienced HR Administration Officer for our school. The role starts in November, 2022.

As an HR Administration Officer you will be expected to provide an efficient administrative service to our HR Hub that is seeking to appoint an experienced and dependable colleague who is able to respond to a wide range of responsibilities. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in a pressurised environment whilst managing priorities effectively.

We are looking for a highly effective colleague who works hard and has high standards. You will be able to remain calm and professional and be able to respond appropriately and promptly.

The role will require a commitment to ensure high levels of confidentiality with excellent communication and organisational skills. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage, although not essential for an outstanding candidate.

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock:

Well  behaved students who are keen to learn

A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students

Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff

Our Offer: We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

If you wish to visit the school before applying or require any support with your application, please contact HR@ssscs.co.uk.

Information about the school

Located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, St Simon Stock Catholic School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school, proud to be part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP)—a multi-academy trust of 30 schools dedicated to excellence in Catholic education.

As an oversubscribed, co-educational school with a long-standing tradition of academic success, we are home to over 1,100 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of 200+ students, supported by a dedicated team of around 130 staff.

At St Simon Stock, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, valuing the unique cultures and experiences they bring. Our ethos is built on respect, service, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Through a strong work ethic, personal responsibility, and service to others—both within the school and the wider community—our students develop the confidence and ambition to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent denominational inspection, reflecting our unwavering dedication to academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Deanne Perry - HR Hub
  • Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
  • Telephone: 01622 754551
  • Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.