Cover & HR Administrator

Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,721.00 - £28,365.00 Annually (Actual) £29,542- £32,578 FTE

Cover & HR Administrator job summary

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Cover & HR Administrator

37 hours per week

7am-3pm Monday-Thursday & 7am-2.30pm Friday

Term Time + 5 Days

Grade 6 SCP 12-18

Actual Salary £25,721- £28,365 (£29,542- £32,578 FTE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the HR Team at Castleford Academy as our Cover and HR Administrator.

You will:

Coordinate cover for planned and unplanned staff absences, ensuring effective staff deployment.

Maintain accurate cover, personnel and absence records.

Provide administrative support across a range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and employee records.

Liaise with staff, leaders and external agencies regarding cover and HR matters.

Ensure all HR documentation is handled accurately and confidentially.

Support compliance with safeguarding, employment and data protection requirements.

Produce reports and maintain HR and cover management systems.

You will have:

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database systems.

Good numeracy and literacy skills.

The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Experience maintaining accurate records and systems.

A positive and flexible approach to teamwork and problem-solving.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 21st September 2026, with interviews taking place shortly after.

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on 01977 605060.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castleford Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1480 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-academy

Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11–16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

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