Cover & HR Administrator

Castleford Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support package

Job summary

Castleford Academy is a high-performing school seeking a Cover & HR Administrator to join the HR Team. This role covers planned and unplanned staff absences, maintaining records and providing recruitment/onboarding support.

You will liaise with staff and external agencies, ensure confidentiality, and support safeguarding and data protection compliance. The position is 37 hours per week, term-time plus 5 days, with a salary in the £25k–£28k range and progression within Castleford Trust’s

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cover for planned and unplanned staff absences, ensuring effective staff deployment.
• Maintain accurate cover, personnel and absence records.
• Provide administrative support across a range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and employee records.
• Liaise with staff, leaders and external agencies regarding cover and HR matters.
• Ensure all HR documentation is handled accurately and confidentially.
• Support compliance with safeguarding, employment and data protection requirements.
• Produce reports and maintain HR and cover management systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Numeracy & literacy

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Cover & HR Administrator

37 hours per week

7am-3pm Monday-Thursday & 7am-2.30pm Friday

Term Time + 5 Days

Grade 6 SCP 12-18

Actual Salary £25,721- £28,365 (£29,542- £32,578 FTE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the HR Team at Castleford Academy as our Cover and HR Administrator.

You will:

Coordinate cover for planned and unplanned staff absences, ensuring effective staff deployment.

Maintain accurate cover, personnel and absence records.

Provide administrative support across a range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and employee records.

Liaise with staff, leaders and external agencies regarding cover and HR matters.

Ensure all HR documentation is handled accurately and confidentially.

Support compliance with safeguarding, employment and data protection requirements.

Produce reports and maintain HR and cover management systems.

You will have:

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database systems.

Good numeracy and literacy skills.

The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Experience maintaining accurate records and systems.

A positive and flexible approach to teamwork and problem-solving.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 21st September 2026, with interviews taking place shortly after.

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.