HR & Cover Assistant (St Catherine's College)

Hours of work: 37 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 15 September 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Catherine's College

Priory Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN23 7EJ

Phone: 01323 465469

Email: swindor@stcatherines.college

Website: www.stcatherines.college

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

HR & Cover Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, personable and professional HR and Cover Assistant to join St Catherine's College from the autumn term.

Working closely with the Head of Personnel, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both the Human Resources and Cover functions, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the College.  This is a varied and rewarding role that combines HR administration with the coordination of staff cover, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

The successful applicant will possess excellent administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.  They will demonstrate discretion and professionalism at all times, handling confidential information with sensitivity and integrity.  The ability to follow established procedures accurately and work effectively under pressure is essential.  Previous experience in HR administration, staff cover, or working within a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a permanent position, working for 37 hours per week.  You will work school term time plus one additional week in the school summer holidays to support the processing of August payroll and general HR requirements.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm with a 35 minute unpaid lunch break.

It is a requirement for this post holder to start work at 7.30am each day to administer cover for the school day ahead.

We know it is a competitive market and are proud of what we can offer you:

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free membership to Benenden Private Medical Healthcare

Excellent career development opportunities

A fabulous staff room with complimentary tea and coffee

Free flu vaccine

A café that serves at breakfast, break and lunch using freshly sourced ingredients

Highly visible supportive senior leaders

A friendly, supportive, caring, and sociable staff team

Free Parking

Completed application forms and letters of application should be sent directly to the college addressed to swindsor@stcatherines.college

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Tuesday 15 September 2026

St Catherine’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.  Prohibition and overseas checks will also be completed if necessary.

For more information about this position, please download the applicant pack and application form from our website, or please contact Sandie Windsor, Head of Personnel, SWindsor@stcatherines.college.

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.