What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a remote role, working as part of a national team, there may be a need to go into school occasionally, so it would be advantageous to be near one of our schools.
We are open to flexible working and term time / term time plus working arrangements.
Funding for professional development is available.
We are seeking to recruit a professional, personable, and conscientious Payroll & Pensions Advisor to join our Central Team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a hard-working, diligent, and fast-paced team who strive for the best and enjoy working together. It’s a real team effort which calls for the best professionals and there’s lots of scope to get involved in team projects and for personal and career development.
• Working remotely, as part of a team of a team of Finance professionals, you will process payroll for an allocation of schools as well as providing information and advice on payroll in relation to teaching and support staff.
• You’ll be the first point of contact for employee queries in relation to allocated schools providing guidance by email, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and over the telephone on pay policies and procedures.
• Work alongside our third-party payroll and pension fund providers to ensure accurate and timely completion of pension administration as well as responding to data requests and pension related queries.
• Experience of supporting managers is key. Travel may be required to school sites occasionally.
This is an opportunity to:
• Be part of a supportive school-focussed Shared Services team
• Develop your career in a progressive Multi-Academy Trust
• Work alongside talented professionals
You will be:
• Experienced with working in a school environment, ideally primary
• Knowledgeable of teaching and support staff pay scales / pay calculations
• Knowledge of teaching and support pension schemes
• Able to evidence a proven track record in a previous payroll processing role including advice and guidance to managers/schools
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Able to show initiative and a willingness to learn
You may even have a payroll qualification – but this is not necessary.
What the school offers its staff
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:
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• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.