CORE PURPOSE

We are seeking a meticulous, proactive HR Officer to oversee daily human resources operations, compliance, and staff recruitment across our school. Working closely with the senior leadership team and central trust HR, the successful candidate will manage employee relations, administer onboarding routines, maintain the Single Central Record (SCR), and ensure seamless HR compliance across the workforce.

THE SCHOOL

Set across modern, well-equipped campus facilities with state-of-the-art administrative hubs, this dynamic secondary academy serves over 1,100 pupils with a strong commitment to staff development and workforce well-being. The school fosters a collaborative, values-driven environment where operational support teams are valued as central to school success. The HR office operates as a fast-paced, highly organized operational hub, utilizing cloud-based HR systems and management databases to support recruitment, staff retention, and statutory safeguarding requirements seamlessly.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Safeguarding & Single Central Record (SCR): Maintain and audit the school's Single Central Record, conducting pre-employment checks, DBS verification, prohibition checks, and reference validations in strict accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, from drafting job advertisements and managing candidate pipelines to arranging interview panels and issuing conditional offer letters.

• Employee Relations & Advisory: Serve as the first point of contact for staff inquiries regarding HR policies, leave requests, maternity/paternity rights, and sickness absence monitoring.

• Payroll & Records Administration: Prepare accurate monthly payroll variations, process contract amendments, and maintain confidential employee records using modern HR management software.

• Policy Compliance & Wellbeing: Support the implementation of trust-wide HR policies, coordinate occupational health referrals, and champion staff wellbeing initiatives across the school site.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Associate CIPD (Level 3 or Level 5) qualification or equivalent professional experience in human resources management.

• Experience: Proven experience in an HR generalist, HR administrator, or HR officer role—ideally within an educational setting, academy trust, or public sector organization.

• Skills: Expert knowledge of safer recruitment practices, high attention to detail, proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS), and outstanding interpersonal discretion.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Based in the bustling Berkshire town of Slough, the school serves a diverse and ambitious local community. Positioned along the Thames Valley, the area combines major business hubs, historic sites like nearby Windsor, expansive green spaces such as Upton Court Park, and a supportive network of local families.

• Transport & Commuting: Slough benefits from outstanding regional transport connections, situated with immediate access to the M4 (Junctions 6/7), M25, and M40 motorway corridors. Transit connectivity is exceptional, with comprehensive local bus networks and direct Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway train services from Slough Station, offering swift routes into London Paddington, Reading, and Heathrow Airport.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.