HR and Admin Assistant

Job description

Grade Scale 6, Points 18-20
25 hours per week, wks term time, plus 5 additional training and 5 office days (40 wks TTO)
(Hours 9.45 am – 3.45 pm), (additional hours as and when required)
One Year Fixed Term Contract.
to start September 2023.

Castlebar is an Outstanding Special School for primary aged pupils, working with children who have a range of learning difficulties including complex needs, Autism and Global Delay. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a fantastic and supportive team and take pride in our commitment to our pupils and employees.

We have an exciting vacancy for a suitably experienced HR Assistant to join our Team to support the delivery of excellent HR services within the School. You will need to have a flexible approach and the ability to multitask and prioritise your workload to provide an efficient and effective operation of this service, undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks,

The role will include supporting in all areas of the employee life cycle, providing a timely recruitment service, maintaining HR Records, administering the DBS process for employees, payroll administration, maintaining general HR systems and processes.

Accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of integrity and confidentiality are essential, as is a positive, enthusiastic and helpful attitude so that you can provide a good service to our staff and other stakeholders.

You will be highly organised with the ability to work as part of a team and to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels communicating effectively.

You will also be competent in the use of computerised information systems including Microsoft Office and Google Suite, a knowledge of SIMs would be an advantage.

Previous experience in a similar role in a school or the public sector would be advantageous.

How to apply:
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website in the vacancy section

Please ensure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification so that you can establish that you meet the requirements for this post.

All applicants will be required to complete an application form
(CVs will not be accepted).

You should use the personal statement section of the application to show clear evidence of how you meet the essential requirements stated in the job description and person specification to show your suitability for the post and what you will bring to the role.

Castlebar is committed to Safeguarding Children – All candidates will require Enhanced DBS clearance. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by mid-night on Sunday 25 June 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 5 July 2023

Castlebar Primary School Hathaway Gardens Ealing London W13 0DH

Tel No : 02089983135

Email : pquenby@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk