HR Officer

High Park School; Cottingley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Carlton Cares benefits

Job summary

Carlton Academy Trust is seeking a highly organised HR Officer to provide an onsite HR service within our school. You will support recruitment, payroll administration, employee relations and workforce compliance, working with school leaders and the Trust Central HR Team.

The role requires excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion, with a focus on Safer Recruitment and safeguarding across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Onsite HR experience in a school or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Safer Recruitment and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, payroll administration, and employee relations.
• Ensure workforce compliance and day-to-day HR processes across the school.

Skills

HR Administration

Safer recruitment

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

• Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

We are looking for a highly organised and professional HR Officer to provide an effective onsite HR service within our school. The successful candidate will work closely with school leaders and the Trust Central HR Team to support recruitment, payroll administration, employee relations, workforce compliance and day-to-day HR processes. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Experience within a Human Resources environment, together with an understanding of safer recruitment, safeguarding and compliance requirements, is essential. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a positive employee experience while ensuring Human Resources practices are delivered consistently and effectively across the school.

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.