HR Officer
Ref: SCH-ELAT-0029 13 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 14.00 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: EThe Role
We are looking to appoint a well-organised, reliable person with strong administrative and computer skills to join ELAT as our HR Officer on a job share basis.
This is a collaborative role, and you will work closely with your job share partner to ensure continuity, consistency, and a high standard of service across the Trust. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as you will need to coordinate effectively with your counterpart to manage shared responsibilities and maintain seamless HR support.
You will be part of the Central Team, working across our schools, and must be an excellent communicator with a proactive and friendly approach. The ability to multitask, work flexibly, and perform well under pressure to meet tight deadlines is essential. You will liaise confidently with school staff, Senior Managers, Trustees and Governors, key stakeholders, and external bodies.
If you have the skills and experience, we're looking for and are interested in working in a supportive and outcomes-focused environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This role is a job share position working just two days per week. Working days: Friday (required) plus one other day (negotiable).
Please note: travel between schools is a requirement of this role, so candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
We are also advertising a Finance Officer position, working two days per week.For the right candidate with the necessary skills and experience, there is the potential to combine the HR Officer and Finance Officer roles into a single, expanded position.
Exeter Learning Academy Trust (ELAT) is a partnership of schools based in Exeter. Our aim is to provide a quality education that opens up real choices for every one of our pupils, raising aspirations and helping every child to achieve their ambitions. The Trust currently has four partner schools: Alphington Primary School, Bowhill Primary School, Ide Primary School, and St Thomas Primary School.
If you wish to talk to us further about any of the roles, then please contact Pauline Woodbridge by email in the first instance: pwoodbridge@elatschools.com. Please email a contact phone number and we will call you.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent | English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent |
Essential
|
| CIPD or other appropriate HR qualification or relevant experience |
Desirable
|
|
| NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration |
Desirable
|
Skills
| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrate Strong Communication Skills |
Essential
|
| Substantial administrative skills within an educational background |
Desirable
|
| Ability to provide strategic advice to others |
Essential
|
| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to communicate clearly and use appropriate language both orally and in writing. |
Essential
|
| Personal Attributes | |
| Well organised, ability to multi task. |
Essential
|
| Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team |
Essential
|
| Reliable and punctual |
Essential
|
| Honest and trustworthy |
Essential
|
| Flexible, positive and creative approach to work and meticulous attention to detail |
Desirable
|
| Experience | |
| Excellent IT Skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Package |
Essential
|
| • Experience with challenging and vulnerable clientele |
Desirable
|
| Experience/Knowledge | |
| • A broad knowledge and practical experience of HR, using this to influence decisions and communicate effectively to school leaders. |
Essential
|
| A broad knowledge and practical experience of Payroll (desirable) |
Desirable
|
| Proven ability to apply tact and diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, dealing with staff at all levels |
Essential
|
Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
We are a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Our Safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link
https://www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ELAT-trust-version-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2024-2025.pdf
Exeter Learning Academy Trust
St Thomas Primary School
Union Street
Exeter
EX2 9BB
Pauline Woodbridge
pwoodbridge@elatschools.c... https://www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk/