HR Officer

40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 additional weeks)

This role is for 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm) although the school may consider part-time (30 hours) per week.

It is an exciting time to join North Cambridge Academy. Our school is increasing in student numbers and we are growing our support team. 

Working as part of a dedicated support team at the school, you will be responsible for all human resources duties within the school environment. This will include the oversight of safeguarding for appointing new staff and recruitment. Responsibility for the employee life cycle at school level which includes probation, sickness absence, pay and providing support to manage low-level HR queries and processes.

We are looking for an organised administrator, preferably with an understanding of HR processes, recruitment and best practices (support and training will be provided). You will possess a high standard of written and oral communication skills and be IT literate. The ability to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks in a high paced environment is important, as well as being able to handle information and employee matters professionally and expediently. Experience of working in the education sector is not essential.

 The ideal candidate will be:

• Positive and enthusiastic
• Able to work using their own initiative
• Flexible
• Organised

We can offer you: 

•  Free breakfast in the school restaurant and free tea and coffee throughout the day  
• Ample free on-site car parking in a city location  
• Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions  
• Cycle to work scheme and childcare voucher scheme     
• Eye care voucher scheme   

North Cambridge Academy is part of Meridian Trust. Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

The school is situated to the north of the city, approximately a mile from the centre of Cambridge. There is easy access from the A14 and we are close to the new Cambridge North train station. Cambridge is a vibrant university city with a reputation as a great place to live.

For more information about this role please download the full Job Description or contact Amanda Jarvis ajarvis@meridiantrust.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 20 February 2023. Interviews will take place for shortlisted applicants the following week.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s

We reserve the right to close this early should we receive sufficient applications and will invite to interview at an earlier date.

North Cambridge Academy and Meridian Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are committed to diversity & inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.