HR & Payroll Administrator – Join Our Values-Driven Education Trust
Location: Locking, Weston-super-Mare
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 37 inset hours per academic year
Salary: £23,089 per annum (actual salary, paid evenly across 12 months)
Contract: 12-month fixed-term (potential to extend)
Interview Dates: Friday 12 December 2025
Are you an organised and detail-focused professional looking to grow your career in HR and payroll? We are a leading multi-academy trust committed to excellence in education, and we’re seeking a HR & payroll administrator to join our central team.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation
- Enjoy a competitive salary and generous pension contributions
- Access professional development and clear career pathways
- Benefit from five paid care days (pro rata) and wellbeing resources
About the role
As our HR & Payroll Administrator, you will:
- Manage day-to-day HR and payroll administration across the Trust
- Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, payroll processing, leaver administration
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR
- Handle recruitment administration, including job adverts and compliance checks
- Act as the first point of contact for staff queries
- Assist with reporting, audits, and policy implementation
You will have:
- Previous administrative experience with strong organisational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Teams); systems training provided
- Professional approach to handling confidential data
- Positive, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
- Experience in education is desirable but not essential
Key Benefits
- Above-average pension contributions
- Paid care days for family support
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
- Inclusive, diverse working environment where everyone is valued
Please review the full job description and person specification before applying.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where staff and pupils thrive.
This role is exempt from the Reoffenders Act (ROA) 1974
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.