HR Officer

Stratton School; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship opportunities

CPD opportunities

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Eye test vouchers

Flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Stratton School is seeking a part-time HR Officer to manage personnel duties, safeguarding for recruitment, and employee lifecycle tasks in a busy school environment.

You will handle payroll processes, maintain records, and be the first point of contact for staff on HR and contract matters, with guidance from the Hub Team. The role supports the school’s inclusive ethos and close teamwork with the Principal.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR within a school or similar environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records throughout recruitment campaigns and employee lifecycles.
• Process payroll services.
• Be the first point of contact for HR, pay and contract matters, with guidance from the Hub Team.
• Collaborate with the Principal and the HR team to support staffing needs.

Skills

HR experience

High organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Task prioritisation

Approachable demeanour

Job description

Vacancy for HR Officer

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 7, Point 12-19

Hours: 30 hours, 40 weeks (term-time +10 additional days)

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Officer to join our team at Stratton School! You will be responsible for all personnel duties within the school environment. This will include the oversight of safeguarding for appointing new staff and recruitment. The post holder is responsible for the employee life cycle at school level which includes sick absence, pay, general terms and conditions and providing support to manage HR queries.

The opportunity

• Maintain orderly and appropriate records throughout recruitment campaigns and employee lifecycles.
• Process payroll services.
• Be the first point of contact for all staff on HR, pay and contract related matters, with guidance from the Hub Team.
• Work within a friendly team and alongside the school Principal.

The ideal candidate

• Experience in HR.
• High level of organisation skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Confident and approachable manner.

Stratton School is a secondary school with a roll of around 900 students. This includes approximately 200 students in our Sixth Form. We are the only school serving Biggleswade and the surrounding villages. This has both advantages and responsibilities. Our unequivocal responsibility, however, is to ensure that we support the needs of all students within our catchment. It follows that we accommodate students from across the full spectrum of ability and that we are truly inclusive.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date for applications: 12/10/2026

Interviews will be held on: 20/10/2026

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.