Job Description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a HR Assistant to join our fantastic HR Team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary 22,772 - 23,881 per annum Grade 6 SCP 6 to SCP 9
This job is Full time - Term time plus two weeks to be worked during the school holidays (days to be agreed).
It is offered on a Fixed Term basis until 31 August 2026.
Approximate start date 1 September 2025.
Elevate Your HR Career: Join Queen Elizabeth's Dynamic Secondary School Team as a HR Assistant!
Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented professional ready to kickstart or accelerate your career in Human Resources? We are seeking a proactive HR Assistant to play a vital role in supporting our comprehensive HR service within a thriving large secondary and upper school.
This isn't just an administrative role; it's a fantastic opportunity for skills enhancement and professional development within the dynamic education sector.
You'll work closely with our HR Manager and Director of People & Culture, gaining invaluable experience across a wide spectrum of HR functions, including:
Payroll Administration Support: Monitoring claims and meticulous payroll checklist completion and maintenance.
Essential Record Keeping: Ensuring accuracy of staff records and the Single Central Record.
Recruitment Administration: Contributing to all phases of our recruitment process from advertising and shortlisting, through to seamless onboarding and new starter inductions.
Probation Management: Maintaining crucial records for new staff.
Staff Contractual Changes: Administration of staff changes including: starters, leavers, flexible working requests, mat/pat/adoption/SPL leave, contract variations, and annual pay increases.
Absence Management Administration: Assisting the Headteacher with vital absence information and liaising with our Cover Manager.
We're looking for someone who:
Possesses excellent communication skills and an eagle eye for detail.
Thrives under pressure, demonstrating a strong ability to prioritise and multitask.
Is systematic, process-driven, and excels at record-keeping.
Is ready to take the next step and progress in their HR career.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.
If you are a professional, confident individual eager to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and make a tangible difference in the lives of our staff and students.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the HR Manager, Cheri Draga 01202 856 313or by emailing
Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
About our School
Queen Elizabeth's School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
For more information please visit our school website:
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to contact details above or insert name and email address.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
free onsite parking
access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.