People Directorate (PD) Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Academy in Bristol is seeking a Part-Time PD Officer to provide HR support. You will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and maintaining an effective HR service. The ideal candidate has experience in HR systems, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to children's welfare. This role offers flexibility, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

School holidays

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to fully funded CIPD qualifications

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR systems in education or public sector
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain reliable HR service for all staff
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and payroll administration
• Handle employee relations and data returns
• Issue contracts and complete vetting checks

Skills

Customer focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Overview

It’s time to work in a job you love; at Oasis Community Learning we are committed to delivering excellence for everyone, entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. We believe in the power of inclusion. And nowhere more so than our Oasis Academy John Williams. Located in South Bristol, Oasis Academy John Williams is a forward-thinking Academy that maintains high expectations of staff and students. Our focus is on our children, staff wellbeing, and community; parents and the wider community are engaged with our school, supporting our leaders, and playing an active role in community transformation through academy-led projects. We are proud of our relational climate and model a culture and atmosphere of genuine warmth. John Williams is part of the highly successful Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust therefore we benefit from support and sharing of best practices from our regional schools, Regional Director, and wider Oasis family.

As our newest PD Officer you get to be part of this family. You will work in an environment where you are valued, developed and part of a strong team, all whilst feeling the reward of seeing your work contribute to supporting disadvantaged communities.

What you will be responsible for

Whilst this role works directly with our Principal and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will join our highly effective and experienced support team. You will establish and maintain a professional, prompt and reliable HR service to all staff across Oasis Academy John Williams. A full job description is attached but in summary this role offers the opportunity to develop your experience and knowledge of HR activities including but not limited to:

• Recruitment, from inception through to onboarding and payroll administration
• Absence and performance management
• Employee relations and data returns
• Issuing contracts and ensuring all vetting checks are completed

What you will bring

• A friendly, articulate and customer focused approach to work
• Experience of supporting the delivery of effective HR systems in an education or public sector setting
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

You will be fully supported by our Regional PD Manager and a National team of dedicated HR professionals.

Offer and culture

When you join the John Williams family, you’ll be part of a passionate team who believe every student deserves our full support to achieve their very best - backed by a Principal and senior leadership team who are deeply committed to creating the conditions for staff to thrive. The successful candidate will share the ambition of community transformation, delivered by exceptional education at the heart of the community. Our offer to you:

• School holidays - we want you to enjoy your time off!
• Member of a brilliant national team of HR Administrators, Officers, Managers and Leaders committed to our organisation becoming an “Employer of Choice”
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Access to fully funded CIPD level 3 and 5 qualifications – because we believe in lifelong learning and growth
• Colleagues who care and a strong community
• Flexible working

Hours & Salary

Part Time 22.2 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks) plus 3 weeks. SCP 18-22 £31,537 - £33,699 full time equivalent, (pro rata’d salary to be confirmed). There is a genuine opportunity for a flexible working pattern which can be mutually agreed between the successful candidate and line management.

Recruitment Timeline

We are looking to get the right candidate in role ASAP. We actively encourage early applications, and the position will close midnight on Sunday 28th September with interviews on Thursday 2nd October.