Human Resources Officer

Abbeyfield School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Abbeyfield School is seeking a proactive HR Officer to be the first point of contact for HR matters, supporting colleagues across the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to absence management and wellbeing.

You will work with academy leaders and the Regional HR Business Partner to ensure safeguarding and compliance, maintain accurate records, and deliver efficient HR processes that benefit staff and students.

Qualifications

• Be educated to Degree Level or qualified by experience.
• Have experience working within an HR environment, including supporting recruitment processes.
• Have an understanding of GDPR, safeguarding requirements and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Understand HR policies, recruitment and absence management processes.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Manage absence management and employee relations processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and data compliance.
• Provide a responsive and professional point of contact for staff.
• Collaborate with leaders and regional HR partner to deliver HR services.

Job description

People are at the heart of every great school – and we're looking for an HR professional who can help our people thrive. As HR Officer at Abbeyfield School, you'll be the first point of contact for HR matters, supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, absence management and wellbeing.

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Abbeyfield School, Northampton

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at Abbeyfield School, Northampton

About You:

Abbeyfield School is seeking a proactive and highly organised HR professional who is passionate about delivering an excellent employee experience. You'll be confident managing a varied workload, balancing competing priorities, and building positive relationships with colleagues across the academy. With strong attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality, you'll ensure HR processes are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Our Ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to Degree Level or qualified by experience.
• Have experience working within an HR environment, including supporting recruitment processes.
• Have an understanding of GDPR, safeguarding requirements and the importance of maintaining accurate employee records.
• Have a good understanding of HR policies, recruitment and absence management processes.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Have own transport.

About the HR Department:

The Human Resources Team at Creative Education Trust is dedicated to providing professional, pragmatic and solutions-focused support to our schools on all people-related matters. Our team delivers the Trust's People Strategy, helping to make our academies great places to work and positioning Creative Education Trust as an employer of choice for both teaching and support staff.

As HR Officer at Abbeyfield School, you will be the first point of contact for HR matters within the academy, supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle. Working closely with academy leaders and the Regional HR Business Partner, you'll play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, absence management, compliance and employee relations, helping to create a positive experience for staff and ultimately supporting the best outcomes for our students.

About Abbeyfield School:

Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance.

Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported.

Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it’s a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you’re looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.