Overview
Full time 35 hours per week, all year round
Fixed term until 31 August 2026
GS4, P19 : £27,818 (FTE)
Are you someone who thrives onorganisationand gets a genuine buzz from helping things run smoothly?
We’relooking for a proactive,reliable,and people-focusedfull-timeHR Assistant to join our warm and friendly team on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026with the likelihood of continuation depending on future needs and review.This is a full time 35-hour per week role, with a working pattern of7 : 45–3 : 15.
Why work at GSAL?
Ifyou’relooking for a role where you feel valued,supported,and part of a genuinely friendly team, GSAL is a fantastic place to be. Colleagues describe us as warm,collaborativeand down-to-earth, with a real focus on wellbeing and personal growth.
We’reproud to be :
North Independent School of the Year 2024
Independent School of the Decade 2021
Andwe’reeven prouder of the people who make this school what it is, colleagues who care about their work, supporteach otherand enjoy being part of a community with purpose.
What you’ll enjoy
We offer a generous package because we want people to feel looked after and able to thrive :
* 25 daysannual leave + bank holidays +additionalChristmas closure days(usually an extra 3 days)
* Optionto buy up to 10 extra annual leave days
* Discount on school fees (for contracts longer than a year)
* Mostly remote and flexible working in the school holidays
* Subsidisedchildcare during INSET days
* Aviva pension with up to 10% employer contribution
* Training and CPD, including five inset days per year
* Great-value£2.40colleague lunches and freetea,coffeeand hot chocolate
* Free private GP appointments via Health Hero
* Access toVivup(EAP), withfreecounselling, legal and financial advice
* Onsite gym, pool andfreefitness classesincluding boot camp,spinandPilates
* Beautiful 120-acre green site for walking and wellbeing
* Free onsite parking
* Supportive friendly culture with a focus on wellbeing
* Use of the school’s extensive library facility
* Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work
* Discounts throughVivup, Blue Light Card, Discounts forTeachersand Extras
* Generous leave of absence scheme and family friendly policies to support our employees when they need it
* Opportunities to get involved in co-curricular activities, wellbeingprojectsand colleague initiatives
The role
As an HR Assistant,you’llplay an essential part in keeping our HR service running smoothly, supporting the fullcolleaguelifecycleand contributing to key HR processes across the school. From recruitment administration, safer recruitment checks and updating HR systems,organisinginterviews and managing the HR inbox, your work will playan important rolein supporting colleagues throughout the school.
You’llwork closely with our HR Director, Senior HR Advisor,Senior HR & PayrollAssistant,andpart-timeHR Assistantas part of a smallclose-knit HRteam.We’refun, friendly, and genuinely committed to supporting eachother,andwe’relooking for someonewho’llbring the same positive energy. We work hard, we laugh a lot, and we always have each other’s backs.
In the school holidays, weoperatea flexible and mostly remote working pattern, withrota-based time on site to suit the needs of the team.It’sa lovely balance and offers a great rhythm throughout the year.
Further details about the role and person specification can be found in the candidate pack available in the ‘documents’ section of the advert.
What we’relooking for
Youdon’tneed to have years ofexperiencebutwe’relooking for someone who is :
* Organised,enthusiastic,and eager to learn.
* Great withpeople and confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.
* Discreet andprofessional;you’llbe working with sensitive and confidential information.
* Meticulous and efficient with a real eye for detail.
* Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
* IT savvy, especially with the Microsoft Office suite.
* Positive,adaptable,and someone who likes to make things better.
* Experience in HR or a customer-facing / admin role would be useful, but the key is someone with the right attitude and a genuine interest in HR.
How to apply
If this role sounds like a good fit for you,we’d loveto receive your application.
Please complete the online GSAL application form on our website. For any enquiries, contact
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