Payroll Officer

Teaching vacancies; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job description

Job details

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern
Full time

Contract type
Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary
£29,675.00 - £33,365.00 Annually (Actual)OAT Grade 5, SCP (£34,779 - £36,888 FTE)

Payroll Officer job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Queensmill and Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academies, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Payroll Officer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work across both sites to manage and deliver our payroll function with accuracy, efficiency, and care.

As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time, whilst maintaining compliance with government regulations and school policies. You will be a trusted point of contact for payroll queries, a key player in audits, and a critical part of keeping our schools running smoothly behind the scenes.

We are looking for someone who is organized, self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, confidential, discreet with sensitive information, an excellent communicator, a team player, and a solution-focused individual responsive to changing needs.

The successful candidate will have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Proven experience processing payroll in a multi-employee environment.
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, taxation, and pensions.
• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Experience with payroll software systems and liaising with external providers.

Desirable:

• Payroll or finance-related qualifications (e.g., CIPP, AAT).
• Previous experience in education or public sector settings.

Ormiston Queensmill Academy and Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy are both well-established autism-specific schools. Our sites are designed to deliver a spacious, low-arousal learning environment with excellent autism-specific facilities and resources, allowing us to manage our young people's needs effectively. We have an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly trained professional team committed to providing the highest standard of holistic education for all our young people. We have created a supportive, friendly, and nurturing environment that enables our young people and staff to thrive. We celebrate our pupils' differences and uniqueness and prioritize our children and young people at the center of our practice.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach—they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school, for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys...

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before—being part of one of the longest-standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Working for a Trust nationally recognized for its impact on disadvantaged children—a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
• Being part of a team and community where you belong—a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals working at the heart of communities.
• A supportive environment to grow your career—an extensive professional development program, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference and have the expertise to support our payroll function in an environment that truly values your skills and dedication, we want to hear from you!

For an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Letticia Annang, Regional HR Partner, via [e-mail].

To apply, please submit an application via the link above by Monday 5th May 2025 at 9am.

Ormiston Queensmill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references, and an enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here.

Commitment to safeguarding

Staff and governors of the school are committed to safeguarding and child protection and promoting the well-being of all our children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for successful candidates, along with verified references, photographic identification, and verification of overseas eligibility to work in the UK.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may find more information. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.