School Administration Assistant: HR and Payroll

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant, HR & Payroll. The post is permanent, 37 hours per week during term time plus 2 weeks and 5 INSET days. Salary £20,080 - £21,593 actual.

The successful candidate will undertake HR & Payroll duties for the school, deliver accurate administrative support and contribute to a positive school ethos. Applications close 11 September 2026 at 9AM.

Qualifications

• Have good and accurate literacy, numeracy and administrative skills.
• Have good communication skills and able to work on own initiative.
• Be flexible, organised and work well as part of a team.
• Be committed to working in line with the school ethos and mission.

Responsibilities

• Undertake HR & Payroll duties for the school.
• Support admin tasks and maintain staff records as required.
• Assist with general office duties and communications.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Administrative skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - HR & Payroll

GRADE 4 - PERMANENT

37 HOURS (TERM TIME) + 2 weeks + 5 INSET days

£20,080 - £21,593 actual

To start as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an experienced Administration Assistant, HR & Payroll to join our team. The post holder will undertake HR & Payroll duties for the school.

The successful candidate will need to:

Have good and accurate literacy, numeracy and administrative skills.

Have good communication skills and able to work on own initiative.

Be flexible, organised and work well as part of a team.

Be committed to working in line with the school ethos and mission.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Services form in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

At Holy Trinity, the leadership team, staff and governors are completely focused on nurturing each individual in order that they reach their full potential. We aim to develop independent, aspiring and caring young people and to inspire them to achieve at the highest level. Outstanding relationships underpin our cohesive and forward looking community.

Holy Trinity is a through school (for pupils aged 3 to 16 years) in a purpose-built, state of the art building which opened in 2012. We have a 420 place primary phase and a 700 place secondary phase. Our 3 - 16 through-school status offers exciting and innovative learning opportunities which enhance progress and create a seamless transition between Key Stages 2 and 3.

Our Catholic and Church of England values form our distinctive Christian ethos, and this guides and supports everything we do as a school.

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school.

Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 9AM