Job Description

Role:

HR Assistant

Academy:

Outwood Academy Danum

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary):

28,598 to 29,540

Working Pattern:

37 Hours Per Week, Full Time


Do you excel at administrative support within the Human Resources function? Join us as an HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration. Your responsibilities will center on recruitment, payroll processing, and effective attendance management, ensuring strict adherence to Safer Recruitment practices.

Welcome from the Principal

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We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy in the friendly South Yorkshire town of Doncaster, featuring a thriving sixth form and a transforming campus.


Our recent 2024 OFSTED inspection confirmed we are a 'Good' and 'inclusive school' where 'pupils of every background are provided with the opportunities they need to be successful'


We highly value our staff, offering a truly supportive environment where training and well-being are central to everything we do. We are committed to reducing workload, ensuring staff can focus on our vision: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.


Our commitment to inclusion and well-being is recognised by the IQM Award and Silver Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award. We have also achieved the Eco Schools award and the Leading the Way award for meeting all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, preparing our students for an ever-changing world.


If you share our vision, join our family.


If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jodie Birkinshaw, Business Manager at j.birkinshaw@danum.outwood.com



Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension:

Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression:

Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave:

Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)*

Wellbeing & Perks:

Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.


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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.