HR Administrator - Carisbrooke College

Job Posted: 29 April 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: NJC Scale 4 SCP 7 - 11 £19,267-£20,536 actual per annum
• Industries: Administration General Office HR & Training

HR ADMINISTRATOR

We are seeking to appoint an HR Administrator with a genuine interest in people practice and a drive to make a positive impact. This is an exciting new role for us, offering the opportunity to shape how we work and contribute to the continuous improvement of our people processes and practices.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our staff while helping to create a positive employee experience. Working closely with the One Trust Services (OTS) People Team, you will help deliver an efficient and responsive HR service, acting as the first point of contact for HR queries. You will also have the opportunity to identify areas for improvement, suggest new ways of working, and support the development of effective and people-focused solutions.

You will take the lead on essential processes including the coordination of staff absence, recruitment and onboarding, contract administration, and payroll input—ensuring our people are well supported at every stage of their journey with us.

We are looking for someone who is not only organised and responsive, but also curious, solutions-focused, and keen to improve how we support our people.

The role requires a 7:15 am start time, Monday – Friday to ensure the staff cover element of the role is completed prior to the school start time. 

About Us - Carisbrooke college, on the historic and beautiful Isle of Wight, is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all.  Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Staff absence administration
• Recruitment activities
• Contract and Payroll administration
• Adhoc day to day HR queries

What We’re Looking For  

We are looking for an HR Administrator, who embodies our values. At the heart of everything we do, we are guided by Courage, Ambition, Excellence, Sustainability, Equity, and always putting Pupils First. These values shape how we work together, support one another, and create an inclusive, inspiring environment where every pupil—and every member of staff—can thrive. 

Job Description & Person Specification

What We Offer

• Term-time, family-friendly working for a healthy work-life balance.
• Discount schemes - Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and more.
• Local Government pension scheme membership.
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistant Programme.
• Free onsite parking for easy commuting.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Career progression across HISP MAT schools.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances. Please send completed applications to [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.