School HR Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academy in Doncaster is seeking a motivated HR Assistant to join its Business Services Team. This role emphasizes the importance of support staff in enhancing student success and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, and possess strong communication skills, with opportunities for CIPD accreditation to further their career. Join this forward-thinking institution and contribute to a culture of excellence and inclusivity.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

CIPD Accreditation Support

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in administration is preferred; HR experience is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support HR and payroll activities, including administering payroll.
• Manage the full recruitment process and conduct pre-employment checks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Administrative Skills

Education

CIPD Accreditation

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About Outwood Academy Danum

We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing transformation, located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Our recent OFSTED inspection in 2024 rated us as a 'Good' school, highlighting our inclusive environment where pupils of every background are provided with opportunities to succeed. We value our staff highly and foster a supportive environment prioritizing staff training and well-being. Our focus is on creating a culture of success, a positive learning climate, and enhancing attainment, achievement, and social and emotional development.

We are proud to have received the Silver Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, the IQM Award, the Eco Schools award, and the Leading the Way award for meeting all eight Gatsby Benchmarks supporting employability.

We aim for continued excellence and invite you to help us reach the next level.

Our commitment includes reducing staff workload to focus more on student success and transformation.

All academies within the Outwood Family have achieved the IQM Inclusive Schools Award, with 18 holding Centre of Excellence status and one with Flagship status.

Job Opportunity: HR Assistant

Outwood Academy Danum is seeking a professional, confident individual to join our Business Services Team as an HR Assistant. We seek someone who is highly organized, professional, approachable, flexible, and possesses excellent communication skills. The role requires working at pace, prioritizing tasks, and working well under pressure.

The ideal candidate will have an administrative background. HR experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the Business Manager and the wider academy in HR and payroll activities, administering payroll, monitoring staff absence, organizing meetings and minute-taking, and managing the full recruitment process, including pre-employment checks.

We believe support staff are key to student success. Opportunities for professional development, including CIPD accreditation, are available to support your career progression.