HR Assistant

Position Overview

Summer Fields School (a boarding and day school for approximately 305 boys aged 4 to 13 years located in Summertown, north of Oxford) is seeking a capable and motivated Part time HR Assistant to join the Bursary team. The role requires working closely with the Human Resources Manager to provide essential administrative and operational support across a wide range of HR activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Ensure full compliance with safer recruitment and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Provide day to day HR administration and contribute to broader HR projects.
• Demonstrate strong administrative skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Human Resources and Recruitment, with knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Confidentiality and data protection awareness.
• Proactive approach and ability to manage a diverse workload.

Benefits

• Enrolment into the school's contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with life assurance at three times annual salary.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual flu vaccination.
• Membership of the Staff Swimming Club.
• Lunch in the dining room during term time.
• Free on site parking and discount for holiday activity clubs.
• Opportunity for continuing professional development and career progression.

Working Hours & Salary

25-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, full year. Flexibility in working pattern and weekly hours is possible. Full time equivalent salary range: £28,500 to £29,500, depending on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Summer Fields is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.