HR Officer - High-Performing Secondary School - Bath -...

Do you want to work in a vibrant school environment with a dedicated HR team?

• HR Officer

• Full time

• January 2026 start

• Generalist HR role across recruitment, payroll & staff support

• Highly regarded HR department

A high-performing secondary school in Bath is seeking a HR Officer to start a full-time, permanent role in January 2026 . This position suits an HR professional with strong administrative experience and excellent organisational skills.

School Information

Educating around 1,200 students , this mixed secondary school is known for its welcoming community, strong academic results, and commitment to staff development. The school sits in a beautiful setting with excellent transport connections across Bath and North East Somerset.

The HR department is integral to the school’s operations, managing recruitment, payroll coordination, staff training, and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, developing professional relationships across the school and helping to maintain a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Facilities are modern and well-equipped, with the HR team benefiting from strong digital systems, dedicated resources, and a collaborative office environment. Staff retention is excellent, and the school invests heavily in well-being and ongoing training, making it an excellent place for HR professionals to grow.

Experience and Qualifications

• Prior HR administration experience

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and the Single Central Record

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office

• CIPD qualification beneficial

Salary

The salary for this HR Officer role will be paid to scale , according to experience.

Application – HR Officer (Bath)

Please send your application as soon as possible.