HR Officer
Brinsworth Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5EJ25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 additional days and 2 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £35,412 to £38,220 pa pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about people, policies, and creating a positive workplace culture? We’re seeking a dynamic Human Resources Officer to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping our organisation’s success by working with our most important asset – our people! In this role you will be responsible for the HR service at Brinsworth Academy but work as part of a wider HR team, creating the perfect balance of autonomy and support.
As a HR generalist you will provide a comprehensive range of HR support, taking a lead on HR work and employee relations matters and being the first point of contact for staff for Brinsworth Academy. You will take the lead in managing school based HR processes including recruitment, new starter processes, contracts, use of HR software to maintain staff records and additionally support managers with employment relations matters (including sickness absence, flexible working requests, disciplinary and grievance cases etc).
This would be an ideal opportunity for someone currently working as a HR Officer or someone with a proven track record in HR administration who is looking for their next step and for a candidate with the right skills and qualities, full training is available. You will receive advice and support from the HR Manager and Chief of People Operations as well as the wider Trust HR team, such as the HR Officers for our other schools. NCLT is committed to the professional development of staff and would be willing to fully fund the appropriate CIPD qualification for the successful candidate if desired.
To be successful in this role you will have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, be personable, self-motivated and professional with good communication skills, be able to work flexibly under pressure, balancing changing priorities and be willing to undertake further training relevant to the role.
What the school offers its staff
rinsworth Academy is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is a Multi Academy Trust which has grown significantly over the last four years and currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. NCLT has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. We have a strong track record of improving the quality of education, raising aspirations and helping young people progress to higher education, apprenticeships and careers. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education.
Why Work for Us?
- NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
- Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
If you believe you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies/
Applications should be submitted to bri-recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
NCLT Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level.
Further information about the disclosure of criminal records can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Brinsworth Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brinsworth Academy website
- Email address
- BRI_recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01709 828383
Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to Achieve Excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled. We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer.
Brinsworth Academy is part of LEAP Multi Academy Trust alongside Dinnington High School. Our mission is to ‘Achieve Excellence’ through quality teaching, responsive pastoral care and decisive leadership. In joining our welcoming team, you will be adding your energy and expertise to our Trust at a time of development and progression.
Arranging a visit to Brinsworth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email BRI_recruitment@nclt.ac.uk.
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