Job profile

37 hours per week 

52 weeks per year or Term Time working available, open to discussion  

£22,000 - £24,000 per annum (full time equivalent) 

About Bedford Girls’ School: 

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them.  We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.  

The Role:  

We are seeking to appoint a proactive, organised, and efficient individual to join us as an HR Assistant.  You will work closely with our HR Business Partner and the wider Trust HR Team to ensure smooth operations across all areas of human resources at the school.  From administering recruitment and onboarding processes to maintaining employee records as well as providing advice and guidance to staff regarding school policies and procedures.  

What We’re Looking For:  

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills 

• A proficient user of IT applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Google platforms.  

• An ability to work quickly, accurately and to deadlines 

• A commitment to personal development and lifelong learning  

Why Join Bedford Girls’ School: 

• Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. 

• Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. 

• We offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including, hybrid working arrangements, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.  

Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025 at 9am  

Interview Date: Monday 13th January 2025 

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.  

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.  

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.  

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.