People Officer - LIFE EDUCATION TRUST CENTRAL TEAM
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0RG2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2026 or Earlier
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
23 March 2026
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
- £32,582.00 Annually (Actual) 36 hours per week – 52 weeks per year . Term time working may be considered
People Officer - LIFE EDUCATION TRUST CENTRAL TEAM job summary
Are you an organised, proactive and people-focused professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference and have some fun along the way? LIFE Education Trust is looking for a People Officer to join our growing People Team, a varied and exciting opportunity to work at the heart of everything we do for our colleagues across the Trust.
This is a role for someone who thrives on getting things done. You will provide proactive operational and project support to our Head of People, helping to manage and improve the systems and processes that underpin the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to development and offboarding. You will also provide support to the wider People Development Team.
No two days will look the same. You will be managing diaries, preparing meeting packs, tracking actions, generating reports, supporting engagement initiatives and contributing to service improvements all while building strong relationships with colleagues at every level. We are looking for someone who can work with a high degree of autonomy, use their initiative to solve problems and bring a positive and collaborative approach to everything they do.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Trust that invests in its people, at a time when our People Team is developing and growing. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your development is supported, we would love to hear from you.
Please do read through the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. If you would like to find out more or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Rebecca Beach directly rbeach@lifeeducationtrust.com
Please note: This position will be based at Dr Walkers Primary School, Walker Avenue, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RG. We will consider hybrid working.
Our Way of LIFE
Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.
To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.
References and DBS Checks
All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Inclusion
As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.
Why Choose LIFE Education Trust
For more information on why to choose LIFE, head to the website here.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Dr Walker's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 105 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dr Walker's CofE Primary School website
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Essex, Southend and Thurrock