What skills and experience we're looking for Qualifications: Essential: • Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English). • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, currently working towards this qualification / or a keen interest. Desirable: • Degree or equivalent higher‑level qualification. • CIPD Level 3 or working towards the qualification with relevant experience. Experience: Essential: • Strong administrative experience, ideally in a busy HR or compliance‑driven environment. • High level of competence using ICT, including Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams. • Experience working effectively as part of a fast‑paced team. Desirable: • Experience working in a generalist HR environment. • Experience supporting HR activity in an education setting. • Familiarity with DBS, safeguarding protocols, or safer recruitment processes. • Experience contributing to change management or HR improvement projects. • Previous use of iTrent or similar HR information systems. Professional Skills and Attributes: Essential: • Highly organised and methodical approach to administration, documentation, and record keeping. • Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance. • Able to plan effectively, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines reliably. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Calm, courteous, and professional manner. • Ability to work independently in the office, using initiative, while also supporting HR team objectives. • Strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. • Data‑literate with the ability to handle, interpret, and present information in a clear and meaningful way. Desirable: • Experience supporting employees and line managers at different levels with HR administrative or compliance matters. Knowledge and Understanding: Essential: • Understanding of basic employment law principles and HR best practice or a keen interest to learn. • Awareness of confidentiality requirements, including GDPR, FOIs and SARs. • Understanding of the importance of compliant HR processes and accurate record keeping. • Experience using HR systems or databases (any platform). Desirable: • Understanding of teachers’ terms and conditions of employment. • knowledge of HR systems, reporting tools, or database management. What the school offers its staff The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal. All eligible staff will have access to a range of benefits from salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts. Commitment to safeguarding Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 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. We are an equal opportunities employer.