Join Oak Academy as our HR Academy Lead/Office Manager and play a vital role in leading a high-performing administrative team at the heart of our school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive and people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real difference every day.
About this Role
You’ll oversee HR processes, office operations and safeguarding compliance, working closely with the Principal, Trust People Team and colleagues across the Academy.
This role will include overseeing the daily administration of the academy office, line managing, training and developing the administration team, managing all office and administrative operations within the Academy, managing Human Resources and People processes including recruitment, payroll and sickness absence administration, and providing assistance to the principal and the academy’s leadership team.
Qualifications
* Be enthusiastic, motivated, focused, professional, personable and resilient.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Have an ability to organise and prioritise your work, working to deadlines.
* Be competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and Management Information Systems (e.g. Arbor, SAMPeople). Minute taking experience is desirable but training can be provided.
* Be able to work successfully with a range of people, including the wider school community.
* Promote the vision and values of Authentic Education at all times.
Benefits
A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence‑informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
Strong potential for career progression.
A culture that respects work‑life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
An Employee Assistance Programme including in‑the‑moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced‑price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
Commitment to safeguarding and EEO statements
Authentic Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough vetting, including identity, reference, criminal record and social media checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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