School HR Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Normanby is seeking a passionate HR Assistant to support its Business Manager and academy staff. This role involves HR administration, managing payroll queries, organizing recruitment, and contributing to a supportive environment that enhances staff wellbeing. Ideal candidates will be organized, adaptable, and dedicated to fostering a positive educational setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pay progression

Excellent pension and benefits

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Guaranteed CPD and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and relevant experience in HR/Payroll.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll and handle HR/payroll inquiries.
• Organize meetings, take minutes, and manage recruitment processes.
• Monitor staff absence and support staff wellbeing.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Description

About the role/department:

Outwood Academy Normanby is seeking a professional, confident individual to join as HR Assistant. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, dedicated, approachable, flexible, and possess excellent communication skills. The role requires working at pace, prioritizing tasks, and working well under pressure.

The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills and relevant experience in an HR/Payroll environment.

Supporting the Business Manager and wider academy, you will administer payroll, handle HR/payroll inquiries, monitor staff absence, organize meetings, take minutes, and manage the recruitment process including pre-employment checks. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential as a point of contact for staff wellbeing.

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Part-time working will be considered for the right candidate.

A message from our Principal:

Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Academy Normanby. We serve communities with rich histories and strong local pride, facing socio-economic challenges. Our students come with diverse experiences, providing a rewarding opportunity for passionate educators.

We are committed to ensuring all students reach their full potential by providing high-quality education and support. Working here requires adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive practices. The rewards include witnessing students' progress and confidence, and being part of a supportive staff team dedicated to professional growth.

We seek passionate individuals who share our vision and aim to make a difference. Visit our website to learn more and consider a visit to meet our team.

Mark Robinson

For visits, contact our HR team at [e-mail]. If you share our vision of "Students First," join our family!

About Us

We may close applications early, so apply promptly.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• Excellent pension and benefits
• Family-friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Guaranteed CPD and development opportunities

Further details about us and employee benefits can be found on our website.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding children. All appointments follow safer recruitment practices, including online checks, enhanced DBS, and satisfactory references.