HR Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1cee4a7f-5de0-45b5-a106-6d3ed36e7f72 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently seeking a professional, confident individual to join the academy as a HR Assistant. We welcome applications from individuals who are highly organised, dedicated, approachable, flexible and who displays excellent communication and organisation skills.
The role requires working at pace and the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure and with competing demands and deadlines. The successful candidate will have exceptional administrative skills and relevant experience of working within an HR / Payroll environment. Supporting the Business Manager and wider academy in all aspects of HR, payroll and recruitment, you will be responsible for administering the payroll functions as well as day to day enquiries in regards to HR processes, payroll and recruitment matters.
In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring and recording staff absence, organising and minute taking at meetings and administering the full recruitment process including pre-employment checks for all new staff and processing daily vetting checks for supply staff.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a highly regarded Trust that prides itself on a strong shared vision, innovative practice and effective organisation. We guarantee every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression within the Trust.
Further details about the role
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the regarding the role, please contact Annette Martin-Meigh, Business Manager, directly by email –
a.martin-meigh@carlton.outwood.comor via telephone on 01226 721174.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We are currently seeking a professional, confident individual to join the academy as a HR Assistant. We welcome applications from individuals who are highly organised, dedicated, approachable, flexible and who displays excellent communication and organisation skills.
The role requires working at pace and the ability to prioritise and work well under pressure and with competing demands and deadlines. The successful candidate will have exceptional administrative skills and relevant experience of working within an HR / Payroll environment. Supporting the Business Manager and wider academy in all aspects of HR, payroll and recruitment, you will be responsible for administering the payroll functions as well as day to day enquiries in regards to HR processes, payroll and recruitment matters.
In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring and recording staff absence, organising and minute taking at meetings and administering the full recruitment process including pre-employment checks for all new staff and processing daily vetting checks for supply staff.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining a highly regarded Trust that prides itself on a strong shared vision, innovative practice and effective organisation. We guarantee every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression within the Trust.
Further details about the role
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the regarding the role, please contact Annette Martin-Meigh, Business Manager, directly by email –
a.martin-meigh@carlton.outwood.comor via telephone on 01226 721174.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.