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Location: Ely, Cambridge
Salary: Grade 7, Point 12:19 A GBP 24,412.33 : A GBP 27,368.83 actual
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours, 40 weeks per year
The Trust is a values:led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest:performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high:quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
The Role
They have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Ely College as a school:based HR Officer. This key role will provide a wide range of day:to:day transactional and operational HR support to staff and leaders in the school. Key responsibilities will include administering the employee lifecycle, recruitment, managing absence, monthly payroll, maintaining the Single Central Record and maintaining confidential personnel files. The role is busy and varied, with no two days the same. The post is a key role within the school community with the postholder encouraged to participate in and support whole:school activities. The postholder will work closely with a core HR team who provide support across a hub of schools in the local area. Links with the wider trust HR community are facilitated through bi:weekly online meetings and group training. At least once each year, all HR personnel come together in person for a day of information sharing and professional development. Occasional travel to other Trust sites will be required.
The Opportunity
* A great chance to work in a large secondary school, and join a respected and admired multi:academy trust with a strong, values:based culture
* The opportunity to work in a professional HR role that is term:time (plus 2 weeks)
* Undertake meaningful work to support the school in its mission and values
* Access to development opportunities, supported by an experienced team of HR professionals
Skills And Qualifications
* Strong and demonstrable administration skills
* Willingness to undergo further training and development
* Positive, enthusiastic and a can do approach
* Previous experience in HR Administration
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Experience with HR and payroll software (iTrent desirable)
Benefits
* Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
* Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through their dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
* Support for mental health and wellbeing through their Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
* Cycle to work scheme
* Defined benefit local government or Teachers pension scheme
* Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
* Free on:site parking
* Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please do not hesitate .
Closing date for applications: 15th August 2025 at 09:00
Interviews will be held on: 21/08/2025
The Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre:employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Di
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