PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel. Our vision is Success for Everyone, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in making this vision a reality.

 We currently have three schools in our Trust:

• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys – a long-established and successful boys’ school
• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls – opened in 2019 and has quickly become a beacon for success and progress
• Bannockburn Primary School – a large, thriving primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023

We also have a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form. Across our Trust, we pride ourselves on a culture of high standards, underpinned by our core values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued, supported, and part of a larger family.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is seeking a highly organised and conscientious HR & Personnel Administrator to provide a reliable, accurate and confidential HR administration service for the school. The role plays a key part in supporting recruitment, safeguarding compliance, workforce records and payroll-related processes, ensuring that all HR activities are managed efficiently and in line with employment legislation and Trust policies.

Working under the direction of the HR Manager, the postholder will support the effective delivery of HR procedures, statutory checks, staff record-keeping and pay administration, contributing to a positive and compliant working environment for all staff.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Discreet and professional, with a strong understanding of confidentiality
• Confident working with HR systems, databases and Microsoft Office
• Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Experienced in HR or personnel administration (experience in a school or education setting is desirable but not essential)

As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to apprenticeship training
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
•  Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
•  An employee assistance programme
•  Season ticket loans
•  Excellent catering facilities
•  Cycle2Work Scheme
•  Secure on-site parking
• Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with KCSIE 2025 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’. 

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 April. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.