46 Permanent, HR / Training / Recruitment jobs in Reading

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Operations Administrator and Clerk to the Governors to join our supportive team. This pivotal dual role combines strong organisational leadership with strategic clerking, helping to ensure the smooth running of key school functions and governance. Salary Range: £17.29 to £26.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications Hours: 37 hours per week Term Time only plus ten occasional days Occasional evening meetings Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive HR support across recruitment, absence management, policy implementation, and employee relations
• Ensuring the effective administration and recording of all HR processes and employee data
• Line management of some of the school's administrative teams, supporting effective workload distribution, training, and performance monitoring
• Acting as the professional Clerk to the Governing Body: preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and advising on governance procedures and compliance
• Providing clerking support for Governor Disciplinary Panels and formal hearings, ensuring accurate record-keeping and procedural guidance
• Supporting the Headteacher and senior leadership team with confidential and timely administrative advice
What we're looking for:
• CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to train)
• Experience in HR or school business administration, with previous people management experience desirable
• Level 3 Certificate in Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards (or willingness to undertake this training)
• Strong understanding of GDPR, safeguarding, and UK employment law
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
• A flexible and professional approach, with the ability to manage sensitive matters with integrity
We offer:
• A warm and welcoming school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and accredited training
• Support to gain or complete recognised qualifications relevant to the role
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen the administrative and governance functions of our school
Kennet School is a highly oversubscribed and ambitious academy, which seeks staff who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of the school. If you're undecided about applying, we would love to welcome you for an informal visit at your convenience. To Apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the 'Quick Apply' button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the 'Join Kennet' section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk. Closing Date: 9 am Friday, 4 July 2025 Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, in line with KCSIE 2024, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application.


• CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to train)
• Experience in HR or school business administration, with previous people management experience desirable
• Level 3 Certificate in Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards (or willingness to undertake this training)
• Strong understanding of GDPR, safeguarding, and UK employment law
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
• A flexible and professional approach, with the ability to manage sensitive matters with integrity
  
  A warm and welcoming school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and accredited training
• Support to gain or complete recognised qualifications relevant to the role
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen the administrative and governance functions of our school
Kennet School is a highly oversubscribed and ambitious academy, which seeks staff who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of the school. If you're undecided about applying, we would love to welcome you for an informal visit at your convenience.