Human Resources Assistant

Highfields School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday, or by negotiation
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 4 pro rata to 37 hours per week, term time only (estimated actual salary £23,459 - £25,005)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an organised and proactive individual to support our school’s HR service. Working closely with the HR Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining employee records, payroll administration, and staff development activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a busy and rewarding school environment.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please see Supporting Documents available from our website: https://hswv.co.uk/support-staff-vacancies

What the school offers its staff

Our Business Support Team offers:

• Experienced and supportive staff
• A creative and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme through the West Midlands Pension Fund
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
  

As a school we offer:

• A vibrant and exciting comprehensive school which is culturally and ethnically diverse
• Excellent examination results
• Outstanding student progress
• Well behaved students who are eager to learn
• Supportive parents who want the best for their children
• A large Sixth Form
• Modern and stimulating teaching facilities
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels

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

Highfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All posts are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and 2 very good references.

For full details, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice available from our Trust website: https://www.lykos.org.uk/our-trust

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.

Applicant Information Pack - HR Assistant Oct 26.pdf - 512 KB (opens in new tab)

About Highfields School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1765 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Highfields School website
• Email address: kmcguckin@hswv.co.uk
• Phone number: 01902556530
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfields-school-wolverhampton

Highfields School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in the West Midlands, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Wolverhampton has approximately 1,700 students on record.

Highfields School opened in 1957 and converted to academy status in 2015.

Highfields School wants all students to have access to a broad and balanced learning curriculum where are can gain the skills, knowledge and experience to thrive and reach their full potential. The secondary school wants students to feel valued during their time learning and works to be a caring and open learning community, where individual talents are celebrated and nurtured. The school believes that students achieve best when happy and wants parents, staff and students to all work together to achieve the best possible outcome for all. Students are encouraged to get involved with a wide range of extra-curricular activities to gain in confidence, nurture talents and discover new talents and interests. These include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports clubs, trips and an active Student Council, where skills in leadership and teamwork are practiced. The school recently received a cultural diversity award from the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

Arranging a visit to Highfields School

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

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