Human Resource Advisor

Sherburn High School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,163.00 - £35,697.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only including training days plus 3 weeks

Human Resource Advisor job summary

Human Resource Advisor

Grade I Scale Point 23-27 (£32,163 - £35,697)

Vacancy Hours: Full time - 37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term - Maternity cover - Temporary - Term Time plus three weeks

Start Date: September 2026- July 2027

We are looking to recruit a competent and well organised individual to join our busy and efficient team. The job is demanding but rewarding and involves dealing with confidential issues and staff data. Prior experience in HR and payroll is required. This role would suit an individual with excellent communication skills, strong administrative skills as well as experience using IT systems. The role involves the full remit of HR responsibilities. (Please refer to the job description and person specification.)

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Supporting the advertising and recruitment of staff

• Completing pre and post-employment checks

• Creating and maintaining up to date personnel and monthly salary records

• Administration and monitoring of staff absences

• Monthly payroll consolidation, input and reconciliation

• Employee/Parental Relations

• Maintaining the Single Central Register

• Training and Development

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact/visit the school if further information is required. Please contact Heather Robson on 01977 682442 or by email on heather.robson@shs.starmat.uk to arrange a time.

Closing Date: 11th June 2026 9am

Interviews will be held: TBC

Sherburn High School is a friendly, top performing and innovative school set in an attractive position in the North Yorkshire rural village of Sherburn in Elmet, which is only 10 minutes from the A1(M) hence making it easily and quickly accessible from Leeds, York, Doncaster, Bradford, Pontefract and the surrounding areas.

Enhanced DBS clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. We conduct online searches on all Shortlisted candidates. Sherburn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications from all sections of the community; we appoint on merit.

Unlock Your Potential and Thrive with YLT! We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. Enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.

  • Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

  • Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

  A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

  At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

  
  We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

  We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies. If you require assistance in applying for this position, please contact us on 01977 687969.

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 Sherburn High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 915 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sherburn High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherburn-high-school

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