School HR Admin & Payroll Coordinator (30h)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Thrive mental wellbeing app

Flu vaccinations

Wellbeing days

Cycle to work

Training and development

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an HR Administrator for the central team of TEAM Multi-Academy Trust in Swindon. The 30-hour role covers recruitment, onboarding, induction, absence and payroll admin, and maintaining employee records.

Start planned for early November 2026; visa sponsorship is not available. You will deliver a proactive HR service across the Trust, liaise with staff and schools, and handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining accuracy and

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Pre-employment online search before interview
• HR administration experience (nice to have)
• Experience in educational settings (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Administer recruitment, onboarding and induction
• Handle absence administration
• Support payroll administration
• Keep employee records up to date
• Provide a welcoming, efficient HR service across the Trust
• Work with staff and schools across the Trust

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organised

Prioritisation

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an HR Administrator for the central team of TEAM Multi-Academy Trust in Swindon. The 30-hour role covers recruitment, onboarding, induction, absence and payroll admin, and maintaining employee records.

Start planned for early November 2026; visa sponsorship is not available. You will deliver a proactive HR service across the Trust, liaise with staff and schools, and handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining accuracy and