Payroll and Pension Analyst

The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,064.00 - £35,412.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 6-7 Points 14-24 £30,515 - £36,5821 (pro-rated based on hours worked)

Payroll and Pension Analyst job summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll and Pension Analyst to join our busy secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in payroll within an education setting.

Experience in payroll is essential. The role may also include supporting general HR administration, offering great scope to broaden your skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain staff records and support HR processes
• Prepare and submit pension data required by auditors and pension providers
• Work closely with the Finance and HR teams to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Provide a high level of customer service to staff across the school

What we are looking for

• Friendly, professional, and approachable manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Good IT and numerical skills, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you're enthusiastic, organised, and eager to grow in a payroll role, we would love to hear from you.

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 The FitzWimarc School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The FitzWimarc School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-fitzwimarc-school-rayleigh

The FitzWimarc School is a mixed 11 – 18 comprehensive of 1600 pupils. It is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We foster a creative environment where all our staff are supported in developing reflective and innovative classroom practice. We believe in a balanced curriculum that introduces and develops a wide range of skill areas. A modern education at FitzWimarc prepares young people to be thoughtful and responsible members of society in an ever changing world, ensuring that they are equipped for lasting success.

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