People Admin Team Leader

Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Job summary

Discovery Schools Trust is seeking a motivated People Admin Team Leader to head the People Administration team, ensuring high-quality service across our schools and central teams.

This permanent, full-time role leads recruitment, onboarding, contracts, payroll administration and data integrity, while developing people and improving processes and systems. You will oversee workloads and deliver accurate management information.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading or supervising a team and supporting development.
• Analytical and data driven, with HR/payroll systems experience.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive in seeking improvements to processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People Administration team.
• Oversee key people administration processes.
• Ensure HR/payroll data accuracy and integrity.
• Produce key people reports and management information.
• Monitor workload distribution and service standards.
• Resolve queries and support colleagues on complex matters.
• Identify and deliver efficiency improvements.
• Build relationships with leaders and colleagues across the Trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical

Customer service

Organised

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

HR/payroll systems

Job description

People Admin Team Leader

Discovery Schools Trust

Salary: Grade 10, Pay Point Range 23-26, £35,451 - £39,165

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

At Discovery Trust, we know that great people services help great schools thrive.

We're looking for a motivated and organised People Admin Team Leader to lead our People Administration team and ensure our schools and central teams receive a responsive, high-quality and customer-focused service.

This brand new role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, data and systems and making sure things run smoothly. You'll provide day-to-day leadership to a team that supports recruitment, onboarding, contracts, compliance, payroll administration, compliance and people systems, helping to deliver a positive experience for colleagues and leaders across the Trust.

As People Admin Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the People Administration team, you’ll take the lead on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our data and systems, help shape our people metrics to support data led decisions, and drive continuous process improvement activity.

You’ll oversee workloads, provide guidance and support to team members, and work closely with schools and colleagues to ensure their needs are met.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll combine people management with operational delivery, helping the team provide an excellent service while identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

As People Team Admin Leader, you will

• Leading, motivating and developing the People Administration team
• Overseeing key people administration processes.
• Lead on HR and payroll data and systems accuracy and integrity
• Producing key people reports and managements information
• Monitoring workload distribution and service standards.
• Resolving queries and supporting colleagues with complex administration matters.
• Identifying and delivering efficiency improvements
• Building strong relationships with leaders, managers and colleagues across the Trust.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of leading or supervising a team, and enjoys supporting and developing others.
• Is analytical and data driven, with experience of HR and payroll systems and people metrics.
• Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Builds positive, solution focused and always looking for ways to improve.

Why Join Us?

Our values of Belonging, Ambition and Equity are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. These values underpin the Trust's approach to supporting colleagues and schools.

In return, you'll join a supportive People Team where your contribution will have a direct impact on the experience of colleagues across our schools and central services.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about people, enjoy leading others and take pride in delivering an outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us ensure every school has the support they need, every colleague has a positive experience, and every process runs smoothly.

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact [e-mail] for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.