Position Overview & Specifications

Are you looking to step into a career in HR? We are looking for an aspiring HR professional to join a large, fast paced school in Newcastle. This is a brand new role, introduced to support the Senior Leadership Team with day-to-day administrative duties.

Salary: £21500-£22500
Hours: Full time – 8am to 4pm – can be flexible with start and finish times – 37 hours per week – Office based
Term time can be considered
Contract Type: 12 month FTC

Immediate start available.

The role:

Work in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team / Recruitment Manager and central team to advertise all school vacancies, prepare applications for shortlisting, preparation of shortlisting grids, application packs, social media checks etc
Responsible onboarding process, (i.e completion of documentation, enhanced DBS checks, statement of particulars) employee record and vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
Complete all notifications to payroll and co-ordinate overtime, leave of absence requests, changes to employee records etc by specified deadlines.
Develop and maintain office systems, employee records and collect, compile and present data both manually and electronically in order to ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records and produce regular reports.
Be a point of contact for all employees within the school in relation to payroll queries
Liaise with payroll provider and occupational health providers including raising and responding to queries
Book staff training and ensure records are kept up-to-date
Responsible for the completion of statutory returns in relation to staffing i.e Staff workforce return
Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils – both in person and on the telephone.
Assist the school to plan events including parents evening, open evenings, etc
Responsible for a range of procurement processes including placing orders, goods receipts and liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, deliveries, queries and other issues.

Skills & Qualifications:

CIPD preferred but not essential
2 years in an administrative position
Experience working in an educational or regulated environment as this role will include processing DBS checks/Right to work/qualification checks etc
Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £21,500.00-£22,500.00 per year

Benefits: