PGS - Educators
HR & People Administrator – Graduate/Internship
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Location: Hybrid
Hours: 16 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible
Duration: 12 months
About PGS-Educators
PGS Educators is a creative expression organisation that partners with schools, specialist provisions and organisations to address barriers to learning, bridging the gap between pupil behaviour and academic success. Our inclusive, trauma-aware approach nurtures belonging, resilience, and growth for all learners, while supporting staff development along the way. We are committed to creating a future where adversity does not limit the aspirations of children.
PGS Educators is an education and mentoring organisation committed to improving outcomes for young people through high-quality intervention programmes, mentoring and personal development.
Working across primary, secondary and specialist provisions, we partner with schools and organisations to deliver meaningful educational experiences that inspire confidence, develop resilience and create lasting impact for young people.
Since founding in January 2025, PGS Educators has worked with 13 primary, secondary and specialist educational settings, including schools within the Charter Schools Educational Trust, Dunraven Educational Trust and Lift Schools, as well as Sacred Heart School and Lilian Baylis Technology School. We are proud to continue working with many of these schools as we deliver programmes throughout the new academic year and continue to expand our reach and impact.
As a fast-paced and growing organisation, PGS Educators offers an exciting environment for a graduate to gain practical experience, develop their professional skills and contribute to an organisation that is continuing to expand its reach and impact.
About the Internship
We are looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic HR & People Administrator Intern to join our growing team.
This 12-month, 16-hour-per-week graduate internship is ideal for a recent graduate or individual looking to gain practical experience in HR administration, recruitment and people support.
Working closely with the leadership team, the successful candidate will gain practical experience across key HR administration processes, including recruitment, safer recruitment, onboarding, training, record keeping and staff support.
This is an opportunity to develop your professional skills, strengthen your CV and gain valuable insight into how HR and people processes operate within a growing education-focused organisation.
The role offers flexible hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely and access our office space when required or beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Administration
- Support the preparation and publication of job adverts
- Assist with managing applications and candidate communications
- Support interview coordination and administration
- Prepare recruitment documentation and candidate information
- Assist with communicating recruitment outcomes
- Support new-starter administration
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Safer Recruitment & Compliance
- Support the administration of pre-employment checks
- Assist with DBS applications and monitoring
- Support reference and Right to Work checks
- Assist with verifying qualifications and identification documents
- Help maintain accurate recruitment and compliance records
- Develop an understanding of safer recruitment requirements within an education setting
Onboarding & New Starters
- Support the onboarding of new staff, facilitators, interns and volunteers
- Assist with preparing onboarding documentation
- Support the organisation of personnel files
- Help ensure new starters complete required documentation
- Assist with organisational inductions and sharing relevant policies and procedures
Training & Development
- Support the maintenance of the organisational training matrix
- Help record and monitor staff training and CPD
- Assist with coordinating mandatory and professional development training
- Support the organisation in maintaining accurate training records
People Administration
- Assist with maintaining accurate and confidential personnel records
- Support the preparation of HR documentation and correspondence
- Assist with staff information, probation and performance review administration
- Support the maintenance of HR policies, templates and forms
- Develop an understanding of confidentiality and GDPR within HR
Staff Support
- Support internal staff communications relating to HR matters
- Assist with coordinating staff meetings, training and development activities
- Support staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives
- Develop an understanding of how effective people processes contribute to a positive organisational culture
What We're Looking For
This opportunity is particularly suited to a recent graduate or individual looking to gain their first practical experience in HR and People.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has an interest in HR, People, Recruitment or administration
- Is highly organised and able to manage tasks effectively
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Has good attention to detail
- Can handle information with confidentiality and professionalism
- Is proactive, reliable and eager to learn
- Can work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
- Is comfortable working remotely and managing their time effectively
- Has a positive attitude and is keen to develop their professional skills
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Previous professional HR experience is not essential. We welcome applications from graduates who can demonstrate relevant skills or interest through their degree, university projects, volunteering, work experience, placements or other activities.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience across a range of HR and People administration functions
- Practical experience supporting recruitment and safer recruitment
- Exposure to onboarding, training and staff development processes
- Experience within a fast-paced, growing education-focused organisation
- The opportunity to develop your HR administration, organisation and communication skills
- Insight into how a growing organisation recruits, supports and develops its people
- Mentorship and guidance from the leadership team
- Experience that can strengthen your CV and future job applications
- Opportunities to develop your professional network
- A professional reference upon successful completion of the internship, subject to performance
Progress & Development Reviews
As part of the 12-month internship, progress and development reviews will take place at 3 and 6 months. These reviews are designed to provide constructive feedback, recognise progress and ensure the internship continues to be a positive and valuable experience for both the intern and PGS Educators.
Reviews will provide an opportunity to discuss achievements, development areas, goals and any support needed to help the intern succeed in the role.
A final review will take place at the end of the 12-month internship to reflect on the experience, skills developed and overall progress.
Why Join PGS-Educators?
PGS Educators is a fast-paced and growing organisation with an ambitious vision to address barriers to learning and improve outcomes for children and young people.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders and gain an insight into how a growing organisation develops its people, systems and culture.
This internship provides an opportunity to learn, contribute, build your CV and gain meaningful practical experience that can support your next step into a career in HR, recruitment or people administration.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a short statement outlining:
- Why you are interested in HR and People
- Why you are interested in gaining experience with PGS Educators
- What you hope to gain from the internship
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
PGS Educators welcomes applications from individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
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