HR Administrator

The Key Facts:

• This is a fulltime, office based role, there are no exceptions.
• It is a school with finite resources, therefore, the salary is determined and cannot be negotiated.
• There is no HR Team, it is the administrator and the senior leadership team who are responsible for the HR processes in the school.
• The essential elements of the role are the Single Central Register (SCR) and payroll. Around these tasks will be letters, contracts, on boarding, note taking and trackers, as you would expect.
• It is a very busy role; you will have to work at pace and with accuracy.
• Training will be provided but…
• You will need to have some experience of payroll and good administrative skills including word and excel.
• There is a member of the team tasked with providing some admin support, alongside other confidential roles.
• No CVs, you must complete the application form: see website
• Read the job description and person spec!

Working hours either:

• Full-time, 36 hours - 5 days per week, 26 days holiday (must include school closure days)
• Surrey Pay Grade PS8 starting at £35,730

Note: we do not sponsor candidates living abroad and we always conduct face to face interviews.

It is strongly recommended that you visit the school before making an application.

As a large, high performing, supportive and progressive secondary school, we are seeking a specific individual to join our family here at Winston to be responsible for supporting nearly 200 staff. We, therefore, seek applicants who can demonstrate confidence, experience and understand the need for accuracy, good communication and prioritisation within their role.

As with all our middle management roles, we strongly encourage you to visit us, to discuss the role further, know our expectations and better understand how the school operates. Reporting to the Business Manager & Headteacher you would be responsible for the following:

• All matters relating to the Human Resources of the school and its business interests.
• Maintaining and monitoring of accurate HR records & production of information required.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the Safeguarding Register (SCR).
• Undertaking the accurate input of information and meeting deadlines for monthly payroll.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team on the HR processes and challenges.
• Providing general HR support including attendance and contribution at meetings.
• Maintaining records and data relating to the school’s staffing.

We offer:

• A supportive working environment with experienced colleagues.
• The opportunity to gain a broad experience of HR.
• Training appropriate to your individual needs.
• A team that will appreciate your experience, life skills and contribution.
• Canteen
• Generous company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• On-site gym
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

No remote working: as a middle leader you are required to be part of the running of our school and contributing to the whole school ethos. This role requires you to be in the office five days per week.

You must be available to interview in person at a time convenient to the school.

More detailed information and an application form are available from our website. Applications should be posted or emailed to Mrs Z. Johnson-Walker, the Headteacher  Closing date: 24th February 2025.

The school reserves the right to interview earlier than this date on receipt of a suitable application.

Applicants must ensure that they include a statement of application outlining their suitability for the post in relation to the job description and person specification, with 2 sides of A4 as a maximum. (This school reserves the right to interview promptly should a suitable candidate apply).