HR & Payroll Assistant

Minerva Learning Trust, Sheffield, S9 1XU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year but possibility of term time only on request
• Contract type: Fixed term - 5 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 to £28,598

What skills and experience we're looking for

Good level of communication skills, both verbal and written to support positive working relationships and communication at all levels.

Previous experience of working in a busy office or similar busy environment.

Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.

Awareness of data protection and management of employee information.

Able to work effectively with others and develop good relationships with other adults and students in schools.

Ability to use Microsoft 365 and other software related to the HR and Payroll service.

What the school offers its staff

Minerva Learning Trust is an educational charity that has the single objective ‘to advance education for public benefit’. As such:

• The Trust is legally accountable for the education of every child, the professional performance of every employee​ and the health and safety of the working environment
• The workforce is a single “faculty of education” who worktogether even though their places of work are located ondifferent school sites​
• The Board of Trustees, who are appointed by the Members, are thegoverning body of the Trust. Every other governance groupis a sub-committee​, including Local Governing Bodies
• The CEO is the Accountable Officer​

The Trust was established in October 2014 with the vision of providing outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield.

During 2017/2018, the Trust united four secondary schools to establish a strong partnership, supporting the teaching and learning of approximately 5,500 students.

In September 2020, Chapeltown Academy converted to academy status with Minerva, enhancing post-16 provision in the north of the city. This growth continued in September 2021, when Woodthorpe Primary School became the Trust’s first primary school, marking the beginning of an exciting expansion into the primary phase.

In 2024, the Trust merged with another Derbyshire-based trust, adding three primary schools and one secondary school with post-16 provision. This expansion significantly increased our student population to 7,500, further strengthening our commitment to delivering high-quality education across all phases.

As a growing Sheffield and North Derbyshire-based Multi-Academy Trust, we believe that we are stronger together. Each school within the Trust has its own unique strengths, and we celebrate their diverse qualities. We are passionate about ensuring all students experience a happy and fulfilling education, reaching their full potential.

Minerva Learning Trust is led by Chief Executive Officer Bev Matthews and Chair of the Trust Board, John Doyle. Bev is an experienced Headteacher and School Improvement Leader, while John is an experienced Governor, having previously served as a senior leader in the local authority.

The Trust employs just over 1000 staff across our schools and central services and we are committed to providing career opportunities and professional development which allows people to make a positive contribution to the delivery of our vision.

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website
Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

j) Minerva Learning Trust Job Application Form (V2).docx - 307 KB (opens in new tab)

k) Appendix A- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (V2).docx - 32.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Information Pack - HR and Payroll Assistant (1).pdf - 1.15 MB (opens in new tab)

About Minerva Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@minervalearningtrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01142838438
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/minerva-learning-trust

Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield based multi-academy Trust with a vision of
providing outstanding education for all the students within our schools. The Trust is passionate that
all students should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to
the utmost. High Storrs School joined the Trust in March 2018.

Arranging a visit to Minerva Learning Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@minervalearningtrust.co.uk.

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