HR Officer

HR Officer (Maternity Cover)

Multi Academy Trust – Redbridge
Full-time | 36 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
Salary: LBR7 (Scale Point 23-25) £38,256 – £39,276 (dependent on experience)

About the Role

At Career Teachers, we are supporting a Multi Academy Trust who are seeking to appoint a proactive and highly organised HR Officer to join their central HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing multi-academy trust.

You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, efficient and compliant HR service, supporting schools across the Trust and contributing to the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, absence management and leavers
• Ensure compliance with safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements, including maintaining the Single Central Record
• Provide advice and support to managers on HR policies, procedures and employment matters
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Support payroll processes and HR reporting, including workforce census requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems and processes
• Act as a key point of contact for HR queries across the Trust

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds CIPD membership (or equivalent HR experience)
• Has a strong understanding of HR best practice and employment law
• Has experience working in a busy HR team, ideally within a changing or growing organisation
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Is confident using HR systems and Excel to manage and analyse data
• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Works well under pressure and can manage competing priorities
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and equality
• (Desirable) Has experience working in an education or school environment

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative central team
• Gain broad HR experience across multiple schools
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic HR improvement and transformation
• Work in an organisation committed to staff development and safeguarding excellence

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Recommend a friend who is looking for a new teaching or support role and receive £250 for every Teaching Assistant or Teacher who registers and works 20 days.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities.

Career Teachers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates quoted include rolled-up holiday pay.

All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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