HR Officer
Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, London, SE18 7EX15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st August 2026
Closing date
30 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 June 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
- £35,517.00 - £36,582.00 Annually (Actual)
HR Officer job summary
HR Officer
Salary: (Depending on Candidate Base, Skills and Experience) - based on Grade 6: (Spine Points 18-20) - £35,517-£36,582 per annum (NJC Outer London)
Contract: Permanent and Full-Time
Location: Croydon Hub Schools and Central Team Office in Tower Hill, London, as well as opportunities to work from home
Hours per Week: 37 Hours per Week, 52 Weeks per Year (Monday-Thursday - 09:00am - 5:30pm, Friday - 09:00am - 5:00pm)
Start Date: 1st August 2026 at the earliest
The Role:
The Inspire Partnership is looking for an exceptional individual to join our supportive, collaborative HR team. This position provides a superb career development path for an established HR professional, an aspiring officer, or a senior administrator with a background in schools. You will be responsible for essential HR operational delivery across our Croydon hub, including West Thornton Primary School, Woodside Primary School, and Forest Academy.
Dedicated to serving the diverse communities of Greenwich, Medway, and Croydon, our thriving education Trust is committed to its core mission: providing children with a life-changing education. We achieve this through close collaboration between our schools to transform the lives of our pupils and their families.
As a key member of our growing Central Team, the HR Officer will drive this mission forward by delivering critical services to our Croydon schools and supporting Trust-wide HR projects. With our ongoing expansion of professional support across ten primary schools, this is a pivotal moment to join us and access significant opportunities for professional growth.
Following a recent reorganisation, we are entering an exciting new chapter and require a highly organised, resilient Human Resources Officer. The role requires regular travel to all hub schools throughout the week, alongside attendance at our London office for Central Team meetings.
This opportunity is perfectly suited for a professional with a background in HR Administration who is confident in providing first-line support to staff and school leaders, and who is ready to take the next step in their career.
What You Will Do:
Recruitment & Compliance: Support Headteachers with adverts, interviews, and employment checks, ensuring all Single Central Records (SCRs) meet strict KCSIE legal requirements.
Systems & Payroll: You will have the opportunity to contribute to our objective of developing and effectively utilising our new HR, recruitment, and compliance systems (MyNewTerm, Reed MSP, National Colleges and SAMpeople). Working closely with our Finance colleagues, you will also process timely payroll for starters, leavers, contract variations, absences, and overtime.
HR Operations: Serve as the crucial first point of contact for routine HR queries, provide vital support during formal HR meetings, prepare records for audits, and administer staff benefits, as well as cover for other HR colleagues during periods of absence.
We Are Looking For Someone Who is:
Capable, confident, and experienced in a school setting, ready to hit the ground running from day one.
Proactive and thrives on managing their own workload effectively.
Highly computer-literate professional with strong, demonstrable HR administration experience.
Qualified to A-level (or equivalent) with a strong commitment to completing a CIPD Level 5 qualification.
A diplomatic problem-solver with excellent attention to detail, capable of working autonomously, staying calm under pressure, and managing conflicting priorities.
Driven to continually improve working practices.
Deeply vigilant about safeguarding who shares our passion for education, equality, and diversity.
Passionate about helping people and brings an approachable, positive attitude to every question, request, and tackles daily challenges with optimism.
Positive with a ‘no task too small’ attitude and a genuine eagerness to support the team.
Proud in their maintenance of airtight HR records and data accuracy.
Deeply committed to the role and being a reliable, trusted and supportive team member.
Fully committed to our trust core values.
What We Offer in Return
By joining our team, you will become part of a collaborative and encouraging Trust that prioritises the well-being of its employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
29 days of annual leave (rising to 31 days) plus bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Enhanced provisions for special leave
A strong commitment to your continuous professional growth and development
For additional details regarding this position, or an informal chat please contact Ms Arlene Brathwaite-Pile, the Trust HR Operations Lead, via email at hr@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Application Deadline: 12 noon, Tuesday 30th June 2026
Interviews will be held: week commencing Monday 6th July 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any point, so early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
The Inspire Partnership Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Inspire Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from men and women of all ages from any background and from candidates with disabilities.
Further information about the job
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.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Inspire Partnership Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
The Inspire Partnership is a successful and thriving education Trust proud to serve diverse communities in Croydon, Greenwich and Medway. Our aim is to offer a life changing education to children, working in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.
Our core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.
Our curriculum is world class. Through our global themes, we provide our children with opportunities to make sense of the world they live in, think critically about world issues and to develop an awareness of the impact our actions can have on others.
Partnership with parents and carers is at the centre of everything we do. We strive to be community focused school ensuring that our children feel connected to the world around them.
Teaching and learning is at the heart of our work. Our staff are incredibly committed to their own professional development and regularly undertake research projects to enhance their practice. Along with this, they are warm, engaging and supportive practitioners who make the best colleagues to work alongside.
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