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HR Assistant
Band 2/3 (dependant on experience)
35 hours a week, Monday to Friday. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (1 hour for lunch)
40 weeks a year
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Assistant to join the Trust HR team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident person with exceptional administrative skills.
The successful candidate will:
- Oversee and assist with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties.
- Maintain a high standard of HR administration and support in accordance with the Trust HR Policies and Procedures
- Be responsible for maintenance of employee records and data (hard and soft copies).
- Be able to work autonomously and manage HR duties like Recruitment, Staff Absence/Additional Hours and Payroll processes, including month end, Pensions and Work Force Census.
- Maintain a positive image and have proactive approach across the Trust, providing support to all Academies as required.
- Be able to work well under pressure.
We can offer:
- a dedicated and positive staff
- well behaved, enthusiastic pupils
- a welcoming, positive and warm working environment
- a forwarding thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of pupils and staff
- an environment where everyone is valued
- collaborative leadership
This role will be based at Westwood Academy.
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Westwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.
Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.
Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.
If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!