HR Assistant

Role: HR Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £21,193.12 - £21,891.21

Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only + 15 days

Are you an enthusiastic, organised and experienced HR or payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised professional with experience in HR and/or payroll. Join us as a HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration in a fast-paced school environment, including the end-to-end management of Safer Recruitment, payroll, attendance management, and the maintenance of the academy’s Single Central Record.

This is a high-impact, professional role requiring prior HR and payroll experience to ensure absolute compliance, precision and operational excellence.

Welcome from the Principal

Welcome to Outwood Academy Redcar, located in the heart of Redcar, a vibrant coastal town in the beautiful region of the North East.

As Principal, I am immensely proud of our academy’s commitment to fostering a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can thrive. We are a community dedicated to the Outwood Grange Academies Trust’s core principle of ‘Students First,’ and we are constantly striving to raise standards and unlock the potential within each of our young people. Central to everything we do is our commitment to break down barriers to success, unlocking the true potential within our young people and creating an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of background or ability, feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team of dedicated and passionate staff, professionals who share our passion for education and our unwavering belief in the power of transforming lives. If you are driven, dedicated, and eager to contribute to a school where you can truly make a difference, I invite you to explore the opportunities outlined within this advert. We look forward to welcoming you to Outwood Academy Redcar and the Outwood Family of schools.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Helen Murphy (Business Manager) at [email hidden]

In this dynamic post, no two days are the same. You will be responsible for leading on essential recruitment and compliance processes, driving end-to-end onboarding, conducting pre-employment and DBS checks, as well as managing the vital Single Central Record to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding. Beyond recruitment, you will oversee payroll and basic pension administration, as well as accurately tracking staff attendance and arranging Occupational Health referrals to support staff wellbeing.

Crucially, you will serve as the warm, professional face of HR, acting as a first point of contact for staff queries and providing high-level administrative support for key HR meetings.

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Whist prior experience in a school setting or experience with school management systems would be a bonus, a critical factor is your ability to handle sensitive matters with absolute confidentiality, as well as a proven track-record of your ability to communicate warmly and effectively with diverse audiences.

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