Job ID: S-U-5407 - Cover and HR Assistant

Cover and HR AssistantPermanent and full time (term time only)September 2026 The Godolphin and Latymer School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London. The School’s facilities are excellent, making it an exciting place to learn and work. The students at Godolphin and Latymer receive unrivalled academic and pastoral support and outstanding examination results are achieved. We seek to appoint a highly personable and well-organised individual, with strong administrative skills, to join the Bursary in the role of full time during term time Cover and HR Assistant from September 2026. The appointed candidate will provide support for a wide variety of administrative tasks within the Bursar’s Office. They will be based in the HR Office with a primary focus on cover for staff absence. The post-holder will need to be exceptionally professional and must be able to work with a high level of accuracy. Although specific qualifications are not required, the ability to follow strict procedures, pay attention to detail and appreciate the need for confidentiality at all times will be essential attributes of applicants. Experience of cover and/or HR processes would be desirable. Previous experience in the educational or public sector setting would be advantageous. Please refer to the recruitment information booklet for full details.The working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm during term time. Due to the nature of the role, the start time is fixed to start by 7.30am, however the finish time is negotiable.The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience.For further information about our school and this role, please download the Recruitment Brochure and visit https://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/. Fully completed application forms must be returned to recruitment@godolphinandlatymer.com as soon as possible. Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form. CVs will not be accepted. There is no closing date for this vacancy. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application. All staff working in the School during the school day will have some contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. In this role you are unlikely to be working with children directly but will regularly interact with pupils who may seek your assistance or otherwise interact with you when moving around the school. The post is exempt from