HR Officer

Ark; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ark Tindal Primary Academy is looking for a proactive HR Officer to join their dedicated team. This part-time role involves overseeing HR operations and supporting staff welfare while fostering connections within the school community and external partners. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for flexible hours, training, and development.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

High-quality training and development

Collaborative team atmosphere

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day HR operations, ensuring staff support.
• Manage recruitment, compliance, wellbeing, and policy guidance.
• Liaise with external partners to deliver payroll and statutory reports.

Job description

About The Role

HR Officer (Part Time, Term Time plus 1 week)

Start date: September 2025

Salary: Ark Support Scale 7: Pay Points 14–24 FTE £28,624 – £34,314 (Pro Rata: £21,043 – £25,227)
Location: Ark Tindal Primary Academy, Birmingham
Deadline: Friday 27th June 2025 (10am)
Interviews: Thursday 3rd July 2025

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only + 1 Week (30 hours per week). We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements or additional hours for the right candidate.

Ofsted: Good

Do you believe that all staff are essential to a thriving school community? Are you an organised and people-focused professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a school setting?

About the role:

At Ark Tindal Primary Academy, we are seeking a dedicated and proactive HR Officer to join our friendly and committed Team Tindal. In this vital role, you will lead on day-to-day HR operations, ensuring our staff are well-supported and our systems run efficiently. From recruitment and compliance to wellbeing and policy guidance, you’ll be at the heart of our school community.

With strong support from across the Ark Schools network, you will work within the school’s administrative team, connecting with our other schools in the Birmingham region and confidently liaising with external partners to deliver payroll, statutory reports, and bespoke reporting. We are looking for someone who is keen to get involved in the wider life of the school and who will enjoy opportunities to make a difference—not just to staff, but to our wider school community.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are organised, people-focused, and passionate about education, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us continue to build a thriving, supportive school environment.

Benefits

Wonderful children: behaviour and attitudes are exceptional, and pupils appreciate the opportunities they receive
A supportive environment: join a friendly team that values collaboration and growth
Training and development: access to high-quality training and development through the Ark network
An inclusive community: a school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all

Find out more about the benefits of working for Arkatarkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

Ark Tindal is a vibrant two-form entry primary school located in the heart of Balsall Heath. Our school is ideally located near Moseley Village and Cannon Hill Park, with excellent transport links to Birmingham City Centre and access to the Rea Valley cycle route.

Our vision is to deliver an exceptional education that empowers every child to grow into a confident, successful, and well-rounded individual. We place equal importance on academic excellence, character development, and pastoral care, creating a nurturing environment where pupils thrive. At Ark Tindal, “Team Tindal” is more than just a phrase —it reflects our strong sense of community and shared purpose. Staff describe the school as a place where they feel genuinely supported, valued, and part of a family.

We are proud to be part of the wider Ark network, benefiting from collaboration with a thriving hub of primary and secondary schools across Birmingham. This connection provides access to regional expertise, professional development, and additional support to help you succeed in your role.

If you’re ready to bring your HR skills to a school that values people and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply and who to contact:

To find out more about life at Ark Tindal, visit our website or follow us on social media (@arktindal). We encourage visits to the school or informal chats with our team—just contact us at [e-mail] or call 0121 464 3049.

To apply, please visit: www.arktindalprimary.org/vacancies Closing date: 10am on Friday 27th June 2025

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and pupils – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. This process can be provided in more detail if requested and the full details are available with the job information and our application form on our website at https://arktindalprimary.org/jobs/vacancies.