Federation HR & Administration Manager - Moorlands & Park Lane Primary Schools
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,386 to £38,710 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3289 |
Summary
37 Hours per week - 8.30am to 4.30pm - Monday to Friday - Term Time, inset days, plus 1 week in holidays - Required 23rd February 2026
We are seeking to appoint an HR & Administration Manager to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School and Park Lane Primary Schools, where you will be a valuable part of the Federation teams and help support everyday life of the schools.
We are looking for someone who is / has:
• Self-motivated, dynamic and innovative
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and show initiative
• proven experience of HR and recruitment practice together with a logical and analytical approach to support process elements of Administration Management
• experience of working in a school environment - this is desirable but not essential
• excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including pupils and staff
• A high standard of literacy & numeracy skills and a good knowledge of Excel & SIMs
We can offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a supporting and successful team
• A warm and caring ethos across both schools within Federation
• Hardworking, dedicated team of staff and governors, with supportive parents
• A commitment to continuous professional development and support
Visits are welcomed – should you be interested in visiting, please email bursar@moorlands.reading.sch.uk.
Application packs are available to download from the schools’ websites www.moorlandsps.org.uk or www.parklaneps.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Interview date: tbc
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
We are seeking to appoint an HR & Administration Manager to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School and Park Lane Primary Schools, where you will be a valuable part of the Federation teams and help support everyday life of the schools.
We are looking for someone who is / has:
• Self-motivated, dynamic and innovative
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and show initiative
• proven experience of HR and recruitment practice together with a logical and analytical approach to support process elements of Administration Management
• experience of working in a school environment - this is desirable but not essential
• excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including pupils and staff
• A high standard of literacy & numeracy skills and a good knowledge of Excel & SIMs
We can offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a supporting and successful team
• A warm and caring ethos across both schools within Federation
• Hardworking, dedicated team of staff and governors, with supportive parents
• A commitment to continuous professional development and support
Visits are welcomed – should you be interested in visiting, please email bursar@moorlands.reading.sch.uk.
Application packs are available to download from the schools’ websites www.moorlandsps.org.uk or www.parklaneps.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Interview date: tbc
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
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