Trust HR Officer

HR Officer

Scholars’ Education Trust, Central Office

based at Samuel Ryder Academy

Grade: H8

Hours: 37 hrs per week (less hours can be considered for the right candidate with a minimum of 32 hrs per week)

Contract: Permanent, Term-time + 1 week INSET + 1 week in the summer holiday

Working pattern: Monday to Friday or compressed over 4 days*

Actual annual salary:  starting at £25K to £29K, depending on contractual hours

* Working days are a pre-requisite to meet the needs of the post and unfortunately not negotiable; flexibility can be given about start and finish time.

About us: Scholars’ Education Trust was founded in 2012, and consists of over 10 schools across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. We are a cross phase trust providing a high-quality education for nearly ten thousand children between the ages of 3 and 18. Within our family of schools we have nurseries and first school, primaries, an all-through school, secondaries and an extended secondary.

Role Overview: Due to the expansion of the Trust, we are seeking to appoint an organised and self-motivated HR Officer with proven interpersonal and administrative skills to work within our Central HR team. Under the direction of the HR Manager, you will assist with wider HR functions across the Trust and support the team of HR professionals in providing HR support to all Trust schools. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing the recruitment and appointment process, maintaining personnel records, completing HR returns, maintaining HR MIS systems, and supporting the HR Manager in day-to-day activities.

Please see the enclosed JD for further details.

Requirements:

·        Proven experience in HR processes

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Ambitious, motivated and enjoy working with people.

We offer excellent personal development training opportunities, overseen and delivered by a

highly experienced HR Team to develop the right candidates’ skills and expertise.

Benefits and rewards:

-      Annual cross trust conference

-      Access to Employee Assistant Programme from day one of employment

-      Access to Wellbeing Programme after 2 years

-      Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme

-      Free eye test every 2 years via Spec Savers

-      Free annual flu vaccination

-      Discounts and deals via Teachers’ Discount

We offer excellent local government pension scheme membership with an employer’s contribution of 21.65%.

Application Details:

Further details and an application form are available from HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

Closing date: Monday 28^th April 2025, 9am

Interview date:          Soon after

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.