People (HR) Assistant

Pioneer Educational Trust is looking for inspiring, optimistic and pioneering people to join our committed People Team. Currently, the Trust Schools are Desborough College in Maidenhead, Upton Court Grammar School in Slough, Trevelyan Middle School in Windsor and Foxborough Primary School in Langley.  

We wish to appoint someone who can provide a range of HR support across our Trust and family of schools. The successful candidates will be working with the People team as part of the shared services team based at Foxborough Primary School. You may be required to travel to one of the other schools within Pioneer.

We currently have two positions available: full-time (37.5h per week), year-round and part-time (18h per week), term-time only.

We are looking for someone who has the appropriate personal characteristics, experience, knowledge and skills who can  provide a range of HR support across our Trust and family of schools. The successful candidates will be working with the People team as part of the shared services team based at Foxborough Primary School. You may be required to travel to one of the other schools within Pioneer.

The successful candidate must have a level 2 qualification in English and Maths. Other duties will include:

• Providing regular people related reports
• Supporting the payroll function in relation to new staff and contract changes
• Undertaking recruitment duties
• Undertaking screen and vetting checks
• Assisting schools with their workforce census

Every school within Pioneer Educational Trust provides an outstanding education to all children and young people. In a post-pandemic world, this means preparing children and young people to thrive at intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal and global levels. Through an exceptional curriculum, strong pastoral systems and meaningful personal development, our learners’ experience is inclusive, relational and empowering.

Pioneer Educational Trust continues to be the employer of choice as a result of its commitment to professional development for all colleagues, a positive and enriching working environment and outstanding leadership development opportunities underpinned by the vertical leadership principles. Coupled with a systematic approach to school improvement, the trust provides high support and high challenge to enable all to flourish and be fulfilled.

We lead ethically demonstrating a commitment to outward-facing work with our local, national and international educational communities. Our mission is grounded on four core values which our schools embrace:

• we pioneer: by preparing the way for others to follow, we transcend barriers through aspiration, merit and risk. Pioneer engenders determination, commitment and responsibility to better society through education and learning, never accepting mediocrity
• we inspire collaboration: we believe in working in partnership. In a culture of high trust and intelligent risk-taking, collaboration exists at all levels and between all stakeholders
• we invest intelligently: by providing high-quality professional development for all staff and a positive and enriching work environment. We provide high support and challenge that enables all colleagues to flourish
• we consciously liberate: providing equal access to an exceptional education to all is central to the aims of the trust. The trust champions the vulnerable and disadvantaged, breaking down barriers to learning and preparing all children and young people for adulthood. We drive equality, celebrate diversity and promote equity, inclusion and belonging.

Benefits package

The Trust offers free refreshments to staff during the school day. The Trust also provides an Employee Assistance Programme to all staff within the Trust Schools. Through this, staff can access support and advice on any number of things such as wellbeing, work-related issues, housing, family, financial and legal support. There is also an employee benefit scheme which offers savings and discounts across a number of well-known retailers and services. Staff across the Trust can also receive a free, annual flu vaccination. The Trustees are also active in recognising years of service for staff. Service is designed to reward loyalty to the school and recognises those who have accrued between 3 and 30 years of service. A full list of benefits can be found on the trust’s website.

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful. 

We welcome applications from disabled and ethnic minority backgrounds as these people are currently under-represented throughout Pioneer Educational Trust. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

We are a Flexible Working Ambassador MAT and Schools for the Department for Education. We are happy to discuss any flexible working requests with you.

Pioneer Educational Trust reserves the right to interview for all positions as suitable applications are received.

CVs on their own will not be accepted.

Pioneer Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.