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We are looking for someone who has technical knowledge and experience of the full range of HR requirements consistent with a small independent school. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team and training will be available to enhance skills.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for all stages of an employee life cycle — from recruitment to exit.
* Act as liaison with the school’s external payroll provider.
* Manage routine HR matters such as staff absences (sickness, maternity, paternity) and flexible working requests largely autonomously.
* Provide HR guidance and procedural/administrative support to senior managers, including handling contentious HR matters such as disciplinary procedures.
* Own all HR filing and administration records and processes.
Qualifications
Experience of school HR processes and an understanding of the Single Central Record would be desirable, but full training will be given to a successful candidate whose experience has been gained in sectors other than education.
Remuneration & Benefits
Remuneration is likely to be in the range £30-35k. Staff also benefit from free parking, free refreshments and a free lunch.
Application Process
Further details may be obtained from our website or from the school’s HR department on 01258 880484 or email hr@miltonabbey.co.uk. Applications must be submitted on the school’s application form. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Milton Abbey School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Safeguarding & DBS
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
It is a UK‑based role and your right to work must be established as part of the appointment process.
Legal Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. For further information, see the MoJ’s guidance on the ROA 1974 and the DBS filtering guide.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. If any concerns arise, they will be shared only when relevant and of concern.
About Us
Milton Abbey is a thriving independent boarding and day school based on a beautiful site in the village of Milton Abbas. The school is small by design with around 200 pupils and just over 100 staff, offering both traditional academic courses and a market‑leading range of vocational courses. The school’s campus is also available for summer school and private lettings during the holidays.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industry: Government Administration
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