St Mary’s Music School is seeking to appoint an HR Officer to work in the School Bursar’s Office.
The successful candidate will have qualifications and/or experience working in an HR role. In addition, they will have proven administration skills and IT abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a good level of numeracy. Experience in working in a school or education environment is not a requirement. Training support may be available for candidates working towards CIPD or similar qualifications.
A flexible and positive attitude to work is essential, along with excellent attention to detail; tact and discretion are required as work in the Bursar’s Office is confidential. The post-holder should be able to work independently and as part of a small team.
We are a small school in which no two days are the same. Staff adaptability and flexibility are key, along with a willingness to be hands-on when necessary. The HR Officer will be one of a team of administrative staff headed by the Bursar and including the Bursar’s Office, School Office and Facilities staff. The line manager for the post will be the School Bursar.
This is a part-time post of 16 hours per week, working over the full year. Days and times may be flexible, in consultation with the School Bursar.
Job Description
Human Resources
*Dealing with correspondence, enquiries and problems, ensuring that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times;
*Assist the Bursar with staff disciplinary, grievance, capability or performance procedures;
*Co-ordination of probation and appraisal meetings with line managers;
*Assist the Bursar to review and update all HR policies on an annual basis;
*Undertake HR projects as required by the Bursar;
*Creation and maintenance of staff files, both electronic and paper based;
*Administration and recording of annual leave and statutory leave periods.
Staff Recruitment
*All aspects of administration relating to recruitment of new staff;
*Preparation of employment contracts for approval by the Bursar;
*Arrangements for new staff starter processes.
Staff Training
*Maintenance of staff training records;
*Arrangements for individual and group training events, both in-house and external;
*Ensuring all staff complete mandatory training as appropriate.
Compliance – Data Protection
*Privacy Officer;
*Cyber security compliance, alongside IT Administrator;
*Compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements.
Compliance – Health & Safety
*Risk Assessments as relate to staff members;
*Working alongside the Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with all school health and safety policies and procedures;
*Member of Health & Safety Committee.
General duties:
*Ensure that the requirements of the GDPR are met;
*Promoting the School generally;
*Undertaking appropriate and agreed training and maintaining a personal record;
*Participating in any arrangements for appraisal of performance;
*Participating in extracurricular activities as appropriate;
*Attending staff meetings as required;
*Other duties as required by the Bursar or Headteacher.


Hours of Work
16 hours per week, to be worked between 8.30am and 4.30pm over 4 or 5 days. Specific times and days to be mutually agreed with the Bursar.
Rate of Pay
The salary ranges from £28,500 to £32,500 pro rata per annum.
Placing and advancement on the scale is dependent on qualifications, experience and performance. Salary is payable by credit transfer, monthly in arrears.


Closing Date for Applications:
10am, Monday 23 February 2026
Interview Date:
Week commencing 2 March 2026
Start Date:
Monday 20 April 2026