HR Officer
- Organisation: Royal High School Bath
- Location: Somerset
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Salary info £30,723.00 per annum
Regional Grade 4, no less than £30,723 - Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 20 April 2026
We’re seeking an organised, proactive, people‑focused HR Officer to deliver exceptional HR service to our school community. This pivotal role, will ensure smooth HR operations, impeccable compliance, a warm, professional point of contact for staff.
You’ll play a central role in supporting colleagues, shaping a positive staff experience, and ensuring our school continues to operate safely, smoothly and professionally. If you thrive on accuracy, care about people, and enjoy varied, meaningful work, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Lead:
Safer Recruitment & Compliance: Own the Single Central Register and all pre‑employment checks, ensuring we meet ISI, legal and GDST standards every day.
End‑to‑End Recruitment: Partner with the DFO to deliver seamless recruitment, onboarding and induction.
HR Administration Excellence: Keep employee records accurate, secure and up to date across all systems.
Staff Support: Be the go‑to person for HR queries, policies and day‑to‑day guidance.
Operational HR: Support probation, absence management, appraisals, employee relations and key HR processes.
Audit & Inspection Readiness: Help maintain a compliant, inspection‑ready HR environment at all times.
About the School
Royal High School Bath is a highly rewarding place to work and is part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package.
Benefits:
- As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Regional Grade 4, no less than £30,723
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We’re seeking an organised, proactive, people‑focused HR Officer to deliver exceptional HR service to our school community. This pivotal role, will ensure smooth HR operations, impeccable compliance, a warm, professional point of contact for staff.
Description
You’ll play a central role in supporting colleagues, shaping a positive staff experience, and ensuring our school continues to operate safely, smoothly and professionally. If you thrive on accuracy, care about people, and enjoy varied, meaningful work, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Lead:
Safer Recruitment & Compliance: Own the Single Central Register and all pre‑employment checks, ensuring we meet ISI, legal and GDST standards every day.
End‑to‑End Recruitment: Partner with the DFO to deliver seamless recruitment, onboarding and induction.
HR Administration Excellence: Keep employee records accurate, secure and up to date across all systems.
Staff Support: Be the go‑to person for HR queries, policies and day‑to‑day guidance.
Operational HR: Support probation, absence management, appraisals, employee relations and key HR processes.
Audit & Inspection Readiness: Help maintain a compliant, inspection‑ready HR environment at all times.
About the School
Royal High School Bath is a highly rewarding place to work and is part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package.
Benefits:
- As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Regional Grade 4, no less than £30,723
