HR Officer/PA to Headteacher

Wessex Learning Trust; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy Trust in Cheddar is seeking an HR Officer/PA to the Headteacher. This role involves providing HR support, managing diaries, and ensuring compliance with employment policies. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain professionalism in a confidential setting. Employee benefits include a large pension contribution and support services.

Benefits

Reduced leisure centre membership

Cycle to work scheme

Staff assistance programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy environment with high standards.
• Ability to manage diaries and administer meetings.
• Experience in a confidential environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to the Headteacher.
• Act as the first line of contact for the Headteacher.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies.

Skills

Written and communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Tact and discretion

Job description

We are looking for a committed and supportive HR Officer/PA to Headteacher to provide a comprehensive and professional service. This includes operational HR support, recruitment and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies. You will have experience of working in a busy environment and working to high standards. You will be proficient at managing diaries, administering meetings, preparing papers, taking minutes, writing publicity material and can handle many projects at the same time. You will be the first line of contact for the Headteacher, providing a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts whilst operating at the highest professional standards to support the Headteacher. Experience of working in a confidential environment is paramount to this role, due to the many and varied matters dealt with on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, often with conflicting priorities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with staff, students, parents and our community, using tact and discretion to ensure a professional response.
• Competent at using Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst always maintaining calm and professional.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
• As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding: The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.