Finance Assistant

Monarch Education Furniture; Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Education is looking for an HR & Welfare Support to enhance staff wellbeing within a school environment in Birmingham. This role involves managing HR processes, supporting recruitment, and maintaining compliance with safeguarding protocols. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of fostering a positive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend Scheme with bonuses up to £200

Exclusive vacancies within local schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or welfare support is essential.
• Strong administrative skills required.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage all administrative processes related to the HR function.
• Handle recruitment and selection processes.
• Support attendance monitoring and liaise with parents regarding absences.

Skills

Administrative Support

Recruitment

Record Keeping

First Aid

Confidentiality Compliance

Job description

Job Title: HR & Welfare Support

Location: Small Heath, Birmingham

Employer: Monarch Education

Are you passionate about supporting staff wellbeing and fostering a positive working environment within a school setting? Do you have experience in HR or welfare support? Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated HR & Welfare Support to join our team in our Small Heath school.

About Monarch Education

Monarch Education is a leading education recruitment agency committed to providing exceptional support to schools and educational professionals. We pride ourselves on our caring approach and our dedication to making a difference in education.

The ideal candidate will contribute to developing a strong, effective Academy with a focus on promoting a culture of educational excellence within a caring and secure environment, based on the values of discipline, mutual care, and respect, extending into the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage all administrative processes related to the HR function.
2. Provide administrative support to the resource and business functions of the Academy and its estate.
3. Support all aspects of business services and provide cover for reception activities.
4. Handle recruitment and selection processes, including appointments, pay, resignations, absence, and contract changes.
5. Process personnel and payroll documentation, maintaining staff files in accordance with protocols.
6. Maintain and update personnel records and management information systems.
7. Assist with recruitment administration and coordinate interview days.
8. Prepare paperwork for new starters, including DBS and qualification checks, liaising with the Director of Resources.
9. Support updating and maintaining the Academy's Single Central Record.
10. Act as the first point of contact for staff absences and record keeping.
11. Monitor staff absence, liaise with SLT and the Director of Resources on long-term sickness, and maintain absence records.
12. Facilitate Occupational Health referrals and process related paperwork.
13. Administer performance management and CPD requests, and conduct inductions and probation processes.
14. Handle leaver processes, including exit questionnaires and return of equipment.
15. Register NQTs and ECTs with the Trust.
16. Coordinate with external agencies for supply staff, ensuring safeguarding and checks are completed.
17. Assist with organising cover, trips, and events, and provide administrative support as needed.
18. Support reception duties, answer queries, and manage records and correspondence.
19. Support attendance monitoring and liaise with parents regarding absences.
20. Utilise SIMS modules for attendance and behaviour management.
21. Administer extended leave requests and free school lunch administration.
22. Provide first aid, support medical needs, and maintain medical room records.
23. Ensure confidentiality and compliance with policies on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
24. Promote the ethos and values of the Academy and support wider community engagement.
25. Perform any other duties reasonably required by the Principal or Trust.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Continuous learning and development through Affinity Academy
• Refer a Friend Scheme with bonuses up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local schools and trusts
• Competitive daily rates

For more information about Monarch Education, visit our website: About Us - Monarch

We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed, including DBS checks and references.

This vacancy is based in the UK. Only UK residents eligible to work in the UK can apply. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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