4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    14 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£6.40 Annually (Actual) Apprenticeship Hourly Rate

People Team Administrator Apprentice (HR Admin Apprentice) job summary

People Team Administrator Apprentice (HR Admin Apprentice)

Discovery Schools Trust Ltd

Based at Discovery Central Services in Leicester

Fixed -Term for approximately 18-month period

£6.40 per hour

Monday to Friday

Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd are looking to appoint an enthusiastic People Team Administrator apprentice to carry out a range of HR administrative duties supporting schools as part of the Central Service People Team. This role is based on a hybrid working model with the benefit of some working from home with IT equipment provided by the Trust once training has been undertaken.

Why choose Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd?

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the processes for the recruitment of staff across the trust including the advertising of posts, monitoring and responding to queries, assisting with the selection processes as part of the trust recruitment procedure.
  • Assisting the HR Manager, issue offer letters, contracts of employment and letters of variation in accordance with Discovery Schools Trust processes and procedures.
  • Prepare paperwork to instruct the payroll provider of relevant changes i.e. new starters, leavers and other salary adjustments, within the specified payroll deadlines using established procedures.
  • Providing regular information to assist in the management of HR processes i.e. pay increments due, expiry of fixed term contracts, sickness certificates and fit notes required or overdue
  • To carry out new starter / leaver processes including the collection and recording of essential documentation in accordance with Trust policy and procedure

Personal Qualities and Desired Characteristics:

  • A positive attitude and open to changes
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Competency in literacy, numeracy and ICT
  • Ability to keep calm under pressure
  • Motivated to work hard and keen to learn
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
  • Good customer service and interpersonal skills

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.

What we offer:

  • Flexible working options
  • Support for continuous professional development in the role
  • Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
  • Highly committed and motivated Team
  • A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
  • Free car parking
  • Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
  • A defined benefit pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
  • Employee self-service portal.
  • Eyecare voucher scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail discounts
  • Dental support
  • Gym discount
  • Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
  • Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
  • Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
  • Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
  • Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
  • A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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

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About Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd

Type
Multi-academy trust

Discovery Schools Academy Trust is a multi academy trust of 13 primary schools and 2 special school dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence.

The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

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