HR Assistant

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Redcar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Redcar, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, is hiring an HR Assistant. The role supports the Business Manager with HR administration in a busy school, handling payroll, attendance, and safeguarding compliance within term-time hours plus extra days.

The successful candidate will bring HR and/or payroll experience, strong organisation, and a commitment to high standards in a fast-paced educational setting. Salary reflects actual pay for 30 hours/week term-time plus 15 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and/or payroll within a school or similar environment.
• Ability to manage end-to-end HR admin tasks with accuracy.
• Experience maintaining recruitment records and safeguarding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager with HR administration across the academy.
• Oversee end-to-end Safer Recruitment processes ensuring compliance.
• Handle payroll tasks and attendance management for staff.
• Maintain the academy's Single Central Record accurately.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll

Attendance management

Safer Recruitment

Single Central Record

Job description

Role: HR Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £21,892.69 - £22,613.76

Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 15 days

Are you an enthusiastic, organised and experienced HR or payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised professional with experience in HR and/or payroll. Join us as a HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration in a fast-paced school environment, including the end-to-end management of Safer Recruitment, payroll, attendance management, and the maintenance of the academy's Single Central Record.

This is a high-impact, professional role requiring prior HR and payroll experience to ensure absolute compliance, precision and operational excellence.

Welcome from the Principal:

Welcome to Outwood Academy Redcar, located in the heart of Redcar, a vibrant coastal town in the beautiful region of the North East.

As Principal, I am immensely proud of our academy's commitment to fostering a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can thrive. We are a community dedicated to the Outwood Grange Academies Trust's core principle of 'Students First', and we are constantly striving to raise standards and unlock the potential within each of our young people. Central to everything we do is our commitment to break down barriers to success, unlocking the true potential within our young people and creating an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of background or ability, feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team of dedicated and passionate staff, professionals who share our passion for education and our unwavering belief in the power of transforming lives. If you are driven, dedicated, and eager to contribute to a school where you can truly make a difference, I invite you to explore the opportunities outlined within this advert. We look forward to welcoming you to Outwood Academy Redcar and the Outwood Family of schools.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Helen Murphy (Business Manager) at [e-mail]