HR Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Redcar is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to support the Business Manager with HR administration in a fast-paced school environment.

You will lead end-to-end recruitment, perform DBS checks, manage the Single Central Record, oversee payroll and basic pension administration, and monitor attendance to support safeguarding and staff wellbeing. A confidential, 30-hour week role aligned to term-time plus 15 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and/or payroll.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with safeguarding processes and DBS checks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on recruitment and compliance processes end-to-end.
• Drive onboarding, pre-employment checks, DBS checks.
• Manage the academy's Single Central Record (SCR).
• Oversee payroll and basic pension administration.
• Track staff attendance and arrange Occupational Health referrals.
• Provide high-level administrative support for key HR meetings.
• Be the first point of contact for staff queries.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Role: HR Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £21,193.12 - £21,891.21

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].

Responsibilities

In this dynamic post, no two days are the same. You will be responsible for leading on essential recruitment and compliance processes, driving end-to-end onboarding, conducting pre-employment and DBS checks, as well as managing the vital Single Central Record to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding. Beyond recruitment, you will oversee payroll and basic pension administration, as well as accurately tracking staff attendance and arranging Occupational Health referrals to support staff wellbeing.

Crucially, you will serve as the warm, professional face of HR, acting as a first point of contact for staff queries and providing high-level administrative support for key HR meetings.

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Qualifications

Whist prior experience in a school setting or experience with school management systems would be a bonus, a critical factor is your ability to handle sensitive matters with absolute confidentiality, as well as a proven track‑record of your ability to communicate warmly and effectively with diverse audiences.

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About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro‑ratio basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.