HR Officer

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP pending pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 September 2025

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: £32,597.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 6, SCP 20 - 25

HR Officer job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated HR Officer to support the operation of HR services Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA). You will be a critical member of the People and Culture team, supporting the daily operation of HR services in the Academy and you’ll work with the wider team to provide a brilliant HR service, support employee relations, and continuously improve our approach, ultimately having a positive impact on the education we provide to pupils.

You’ll also play a key role in the delivery of our people priorities, developing our One OAT culture, ensuring that Ormiston is a place that people want to join and stay part of.

This role is fast paced, varied and dynamic, offering opportunities to work with HR stakeholders across all layers of the organisation. You will benefit from the support of a fantastic, experienced HR team in the Ormiston central team. This is a great opportunity that will give you experience working with schools across the Ormiston network and HR stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, as well as having access to sector partners and colleagues to network and share best practice with along the way.

This role is perfect for someone looking for experience in a large MAT and will provide exposure to all aspects of HR at many levels, from onboarding, absence management and staff development. The successful candidate will be a confident relationship builder with excellent communication skills and have a good operational understanding of employment law and HR best practice.

Why Work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Benefits at OSSMA include but are not limited to:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years’ service.
• Excellent career prospects in a supportive environment.
• Commitment to your continued professional development.
• LGPS pension with a generous employer contribution.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing package.
• Car and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Season ticket loan.

Please view the following video for further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Lacey Mellor, Academy HR Partner, via lmellor@ossma.co.uk

To apply, please submit an application via the link above by 9am on Monday 29th September 2025. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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 Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-sir-stanley-matthews-academy

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