Were looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Officer to deliver an exceptional HR service at the heart of our school community. This is a pivotal role, ensuring smooth HR operations, impeccable compliance, and a warm, professional first point of contact for staff.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Youll play a central role in supporting colleagues, shaping a positive staff experience, and ensuring our school continues to operate safely, smoothly and professionally. If you thrive on accuracy, care about people, and enjoy varied, meaningful work, this is the role for you. What Youll Lead: Safer Recruitment & Compliance: Own the Single Central Register and all pre-employment checks, ensuring we meet ISI, legal and GDST standards every day. End-to-End Recruitment: Partner with the DFO to deliver seamless recruitment, onboarding and induction. HR Administration Excellence: Keep employee records accurate, secure and up to date across all systems. Staff Support: Be the go-to person for HR queries, policies and day-to-day guidance. Operational HR: Support probation, absence management, appraisals, employee relations and key HR processes. Audit & Inspection Readiness: Help maintain a compliant, inspection-ready HR environment at all times. About the School Royal High School Bath is a highly rewarding place to work and is part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls education. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment. Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UKs leading network of independent girls schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 10am. Interviews will take place TBC The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. xehkeey We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.