What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: HR Assistant
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam
Start Date:ASAP
Salary (Actual Salary): £25,979 - £26,835
Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week,Monday to FridayTerm Time only + 20 days.
About the Academy:
Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school with EXCEPTIONAL leadership.
The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will come from an administrative background. Previous HR or payroll experience is essential, however further training and CPD is available to the successful applicant if required.
Supporting the Business Manager and wider academy in all aspects of HR and payroll, the HR Assistant will be responsible for administering the payroll function, monitoring and recording staff absence, organising and minute taking at meetings and administering the full recruitment process including pre-employment checks for all new staff.
Due to the wide range of duties in this role, applicants must have the ability to manage multiple workloads, communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels and work collaboratively with other HR professionals and staff members.
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?
The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.
• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is 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.