Establishment: Fairfax MAT Location: Smith's Wood Salary: £28,163-£29,572 Department: Human Resources Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 06/05/2025 15:12 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SC4.13 - SC4.16
The Role
Are you passionate about supporting people and playing a key role in nurturing a positive workplace culture? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our central team at Fairfax Multi Academy Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to support and develop your HR career in a values-driven organisation committed to delivering excellence in education, working closely with schools, leaders, and support staff.
As an HR Assistant, you will:
* Provide a competent and consistent HR service across the Trust, supporting daily operations and contributing to the overall success of the HR function.
* Deliver a confidential and responsive HR administration service, including support with recruitment, onboarding, contract processing, and employee records.
* Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, offering accurate and timely advice to staff, leaders, and external stakeholders.
* Provide regular on-site support across Academies and the Central Team, helping ensure HR presence and consistency at a local level.
* Work closely with the HR Business Partner and wider HR team on project work, policy updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to make a positive impact across multiple schools.
Please note this role is based at:
Smith’s Wood Academy
Smith’s Wood
Birmingham
B36 0UE
We welcome applications from individuals who:
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities
* Demonstrate discretion and a strong sense of confidentiality
* Have experience in HR or administration (school or education sector experience is a plus)
* Are IT literate with experience using HR systems (or a willingness to learn)
* Are flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting staff and students alike
A CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable but not essential.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust (FMAT) is an Educational Charity committed to enriching the lives and transforming the futures of our children. Our vision is that every child, regardless of their background, within the Trust will attend an Academy that offers an outstanding quality of education.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Other Benefits
* Cycle to Work
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Green Car Scheme
* Perkbox Wellness Hub: A variety of wellness content to proactively support your health and wellbeing
* Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets, and more
Minimum Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent - Essential
* CIPD or other appropriate HR qualification or relevant experience and willing to work towards - Essential
Skills and Attributes
* Commitment to Trust aim and values - Essential
* Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Essential
* Promotes a culture of Safeguarding - Essential
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents, and students - Essential
* Ability to work effectively within a team environment - Essential
* Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up to date training (or willingness to undertake training) - Essential
* Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people - Essential
* Experience of working in an educational environment - Desirable
* Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train - Desirable
* Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information - Essential
Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.
Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Apply for this role by submitting your application today with our simple application process.
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