Job Description

Scale 5 (points 8-11) from 22,970 (actual)

39 weeks a year, 37 hours a week

Start as soon as possible

Resilience, Excellence, Respect

Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking to appoint an HR Admin and Pastoral Support to provide HR admin support for the Academy alongside the Trust HR team and to provide administrative support with the day-to-day pastoral tasks as well as more in-depth case work

The appointment is 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week.

Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and is graded 'GOOD' by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Part of a local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust, this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.

We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

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To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please contact Michelle Robinson, 01206 878878.

Closing date : Monday 7 July 2025 - 9am

Interview date: Monday 14 July 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Colchester Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 22,970.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025