Full/Part Time - HR & Administration Assistant - Maternity

St John's C.E.Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3050-290S
• Posted:09/10/2025
• Pay:KSC
• Start Date:04/01/2026
• App Close Date:26/10/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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We are a large primary school with 630 pupils and over 100 staff. The school is warm, friendly and welcoming and the staff team works closely together to support all of our pupils.

We currently have a new opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive HR and Administration Assistant to join our team on a Fixed Term basis to cover Maternity Leave. This position is available from 4th January 2026 until 3rd January 2027 or on return of original member of staff. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous HR experience or experience working in a school environment is desirable, although training will be provided.  

Term time only (39 weeks per year), minimmum 27 hours per week. Exact hours to be confirmed on appointment. Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave. 

Salary KSC: Full Time Equivalent Salary £25,252.

We are looking for candidates who have high expectations of themselves and others and work extremely well in a team. You should be positive and able to reflect the School Values:

Foster a passion for learning

Honesty

Respect

Empathy

Courage

Inclusivity

Flourish

Candidates should be in sympathy with the ethos of a church school.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to our online recruitment check.

Application closing date: 11:45pm Sunday 26th October 2025.

Interview dates: to be confirmed. The school retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

Information about the school

St. John’s is a school with a Christian foundation and we welcome all children and adults into our community. We want our children, families and staff to know that they are valued, cared for and to be happy. We want our children to be passionate about learning and to equip them with the tools that will enable them to flourish academically, emotionally and spiritually.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 ‘Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing’.

We are a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School situated in Tunbridge Wells. We have three forms of entry with a total of 630 pupils. We offer a wide range of extra curricular activities to pupils.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sophie Coates
• Address:St John's Church Of England Primary School , Cunningham Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW
• Telephone: 01892 678980
• Email: personnel@st-johns.kent.sch.uk

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• Job Description/Person Specification
• Child Protection Policy