About the role
Do you excel at administrative support within the Human Resources function? Join us as an HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration. Your responsibilities will centre on recruitment, payroll processing, and effective attendance management, ensuring strict adherence to Safer Recruitment practices.
Responsibilities
* Administer the recruitment process, ensuring Safer Recruitment practices are adhered to, and completing all pre‑employment checks.
* Process new appointments, manage the academy payroll function (including basic pension administration), and maintain accurate staff attendance records.
* Arrange Occupational Health referrals, provide confidential administrative support at meetings, process DBS checks, and maintain the crucial Single Central Record (SCR).
Qualifications
* Relevant experience working within HR/Payroll and in an office environment.
* Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences (verbally and in writing) and respect and maintain confidentiality.
* Proficiency in standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office.
* Experience working in a school environment or with school information management systems is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
* Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
* Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non‑term time staff (holiday for part‑time staff is calculated on a pro‑rata basis).
* Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free onsite parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date or sooner if required.
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