HR Officer

Matrix Academy Trust, Walsall, WS4 2LA

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 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: £33,755.00 - £35,601.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only + calculations dependent on weeks worked (available for discussion)

HR Officer job summary

HR Officer

Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Full time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2-3 weeks. We are happy to discuss alternative working hours and term-time-only arrangements to support flexible working.

Location: Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA (2-3 days per week), with the remaining time based at Head Office in Walsall. The role will also require travel across our schools, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed in line with the organisation’s policy.

About the Role

At Matrix Academy Trust we are centralising our HR function across all schools, therefore we are seeking to appoint a dedicated HR Officer to provide professional HR advice and support under the guidance of the HR Manager and HR Director.

Providing expert support to Etone College as your main school, you will also be required to work supporting Head Office and casework across other Trust schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who is proactive, highly organised, and committed to delivering an excellent HR service. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures, and upholding our commitment to safeguarding and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Oversee recruitment processes, including employment checks (references, DBS, right-to-work) and new starter documentation.
• Ensure appropriate reasonable adjustment records and risk assessments are in place for staff with disabilities or medical conditions.
• Maintain HR records and systems, including SIMS, payroll uploads, and employee filing systems.
• Work across multiple sites to provide support and capacity as required.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and confidential HR administration to a high professional standard.

What We’re Looking For

• Having a minimum qualification of CIPD Level 3 (Level 5 desirable).
• Previous experience in a HR role, within a school or educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment law, and safer recruitment practices.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to provide effective support to our staff.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites, with access to a vehicle and a full driving licence.

About Us

It is an exciting time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Our central Head Office supports nine Academies across the West Midlands. We always say ‘if it’s not good enough for our own families it’s not good enough for our pupils’ and we really mean what we say. Every child deserves an exceptional education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please complete our application form on My New Term. If you have any queries about the role please contact Molly Thomason (HR Director) on mthomason@matrixacademytrust.co.uk

Application Deadline: 15October 2026 - interviews taking place week commencing 19 October 2026

Please note that suitable candidates may be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

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

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.

About Matrix Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Matrix Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matrix-academy-trust

Our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.

A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.

Welcome to Matrix Academy Trust.

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