Westminster School is a busy and vibrant place to work. There is a real sense of community here as, being a boarding school, many members of staff and pupils live on site and the School’s premises are very much treated as a home away from home. Support staff as much as teaching staff are encouraged to embrace the School’s day-to-day activities, whether that be attending an evening concert or a morning service in the Abbey.
The People Department is based at Westminster School’s main campus in Little Dean’s Yard and is responsible for recruiting staff for Westminster School and its linked Prep School, Westminster Under School. This is a particularly exciting and significant time to be joining Westminster, as the School moves to become fully co-educational. Girls will join the Under School for the first time in 2026 at the 7+ and 11+ entry points, and a brand-new pre-prep will open for boys and girls at the 4+ entry point. In 2028, girls will join Westminster School at 13+.
The role
Westminster School is looking for a Recruitment and Onboarding Assistant to provide support to the busy People Department. The role will focus primarily on recruitment and onboarding, during a period of expansion, but will also provide some general HR Administration support. The job offers a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting the recruitment function at Westminster School and Westminster Under School. Recruitment across both schools primarily relates to appointing teaching staff, but also includes any staff required to support the school as a whole. The role offers the opportunity to gain experience recruiting across a range of sectors.
Excellent organisational skills, good communication skills and the ability to work within a team are essential. The successful applicant will also have the confidence to communicate with staff, job applicants and new starters effectively. This role may suit those looking to gain experience in Recruitment and HR. Previous experience of working in administration is essential, as is formal education to at least A Level or equivalent. Integral to the role is an understanding of confidentiality in the context of human resources, and awareness of equality and diversity in relation to recruitment and the workplace.
The Recruitment and Onboarding Assistant will be full-time and permanent, and offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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School
Great School
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Required for
As soon as possible
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Apply by
12.00 pm, Monday 5 January 2026
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Interviews
Shortly after the closing date
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