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Human Resources Officer

Valence School · Westerham · Kent

Job description

Term Time Only - Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 2.00pm

Key Responsibilities:

You will provide day to day administration support for all HR related matters across all HR functions, ensuring queries are dealt with promptly and effectively.

You will coordinate the recruitment process from advertising through to appointment ensuring all pre-employment checks and onboarding processes meet safer recruitment requirements.

You will also be responsible for coordinating the staff probation and promotion processes and assist with absence monitoring and HR reporting, supporting the HR Manager with employee relations.

You will maintain accurate HR records in line with data protection requirements.

About You:

We are looking for an HR professional who has a minimum of 3 years experience of working in a busy and varied HR department.

You will have a good knowledge of HR employment legislation and can handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

You will also demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities whilst also working collaboratively as part of a team.

Attention to detail, strong administration skills and confidence with MS Office packages and HR information systems are essential along with a professional, positive can-do attitude.

Experience working within education would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Us:

Generous pension scheme & life cover

Staff well-being sessions and support

Retail discounts and subsidised meals

Free on-site parking and refreshments

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

You will have the chance to contribute to supporting the delivery of high quality education, learning and care to our students and where your work has a direct impact on staff experience and organisational effectiveness.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, therefore we strongly recommend applying early. Please be aware that the advert may close before the specified date depending on the number of applications received.

Please note Valence School will be closed for the summer break and all applicants will be contacted upon our return in September.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all. For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).

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About this school

Valence School

Foundation special school · Ages 4–19

Good
Pupils
132
Avg teacher salary
£48,230
Pupil:teacher ratio
5.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN

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Salary
£18,463.00 Annually (Actual) 25 hours per week : Term Time Only : £16.26 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
21 July 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026

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