Job Title: HR Administration Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: midnight 11th January 2026

Interview Date: 22nd January 2026

Salary Range: Somerset Grade 13 Point 6-11 - £25,989 to £28,142 FTE (pro rata £15,357 to £16,628 actual)

Contract: Permanent 

Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater

Hours: 25 hours per week, term time plus two weeks.

Responsible to: CFOO

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is seeking to appoint an HR Administration Assistant to provide vital administrative support to our central team and schools.  

 We are looking for a well organised individual with a good standard of education, strong communication skills, and excellent IT and literacy abilities.

What You Will Do:

• Point of contact for HR Recruitment to a group of schools.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including adverts, shortlisting, pre-employment checks and onboarding
• Support managers with day-to-day HR processes, including absence management and general people-related queries
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and trackers across multiple schools
• Work independently to prioritise a varied and often time-sensitive workload, particularly during busy periods

 Desirable Skills/Experience: 

• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint and management systems
• A friendly, professional approach with a commitment to confidentiality
• Previous experience in an HR, people services or administrative role, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation
• Confidence working independently and using initiative to manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

What We Can Offer You

• Hybrid working and a flexible approach to work life balance
• Employer contributions to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities as the Trust grows

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

For any other enquires please contact  recruitment@thedcet.com

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.