Job Description

LAET is seeking to appoint a HR Assistant who thrives in an environment that requires initiative, independent thought, flexibility and attention to detail. The ability to build effective working relationships is essential. The role would suit an individual who is seeking to develop their skills across the range of HR practice.

The role is offered on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) but applications for part-time working will be considered. The role will work term-time plus four weeks (41 working weeks in total). Salary is in the range of 29,000 to 35,000 per annum based on the number of working weeks. (Full-time equivalent is in the range of 32,361 to 39,056.)

Key responsibilities:

? Proactive and accurate administration of recruitment processes (to include employees, agency workers and volunteers) in line with Safer Recruitment standards

? Co-ordination of LAET's absence management systems and management of the staffing cover system

? Timely administration of other employment-related activities, to include supporting the HR Manager on employee relations cases where appropriate

Do not apply unless you have a minimum of 1-2 years experience in an administrative role, ideally within a school environment.

Specific tasks

Recruitment

? Supporting the administrative elements of the recruitment process including posting job adverts, collating application forms and organising interview schedules/paperwork, working alongside the Headteacher's PA as required

? Completing the initial shortlisting of non-teaching and teaching roles as required

? Arranging pre-employment checks/paperwork and preparing personnel files in line with Safer Recruitment standards and DBS protocols

? Ensuring the accurate and timely entry of data onto our Single Central Register for all individuals engaged to work on the school site

? Arranging inductions for new starters and welcoming new starters

? Ensuring all pre-engagement checks are completed on seconded staff, agency workers and regular visitors by their respective employers and that relevant induction training is completed

Absence management

? On a daily basis, monitor the staff absence and staffing cover email address and allocate cover for classes, study spaces etc for pre-arranged and emergency staff absences

? Inputting absence data into the relevant absence management systems (currently BromCom and eDays)

? Managing the process for staff absence requests, including updating relevant systems and communication with staff

? Preparation of reports on absence, identifying any trends to raise with the HR Manager

? Ensuring that line managers complete Return to Work interviews

HR administration

? Ensuring the timely completion of probation and appraisal paperwork by our line managers, escalating any concerns to the HR Manager

? Co-ordinating the reviews process for flexible working requests, including the drafting of letters to staff

? Supporting the drafting of employment documents, such as pay award or promotion letters, as required

? Organising the schedule of DBS repeat checks with staff

? Preparation of the annual staff workforce CENSUS

? Maintenance of the all-staff training matrix, ensuring compliance training remains in-date

? Setting up new staff and arranging training on the iHasco online training system

? Supporting payroll admin, if required

? Leaver actions and archiving of staff data in line with GDPR standards

? Ensuring that general information and guidance in the all-staff drive and new staff induction packs is up-to-date

? With appropriate support from the HR Manager, to participate in, and develop an understanding of, employee relations cases such as grievance/disciplinary processes, performance management and family leave

Support across the school

? Proactively provide support where needed in other areas of the school e.g. working on the Canteen tills on a rota basis, covering Reception or exams invigilation

About us

LAE Tottenham is a selective 16-19 free school, which offers a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a broad co-curricular programme and exceptional pastoral support enabling students to access high tariff universities. In 2023-24, over 75% of students won places at Russell Group universities, from a cohort in which 50% of students had been eligible for free school meals at secondary school.

The role is advertised on a full-time, permanent basis, 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, term-time plus 4 weeks (currently 41 working weeks).

The HR Assistant role has a key function in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the school.

LAE Tottenham

Academically selective 6th form, opened in September 2017. Results in the top 3% nationally for attainment and progress. Principal Education Sponsor Highgate School and Lead Business Sponsor Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Partnered by eight other leading independent schools - Alleyn's, Chigwell, Haberdashers' Aske's Boys', Harrow, John Lyon, North London Collegiate, Mill Hill and St Dunstan's College, each offering departmental support, CPD, expertise and shared student experiences. Providing first-class support into top class higher education and employment, focused on academically ambitious young people Housed in a stunning new state of the art school building linked to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Sunday Times 'State 6th Form College of the Year 2020-21 Rated outstanding by OFSTED

LAE Tottenham offers a range of benefits to all directly-employed members of staff, including free breakfast and lunch and access to Benenden Health private healthcare.

We are actively working to close the gap in areas within the school that are currently underrepresented. To better reflect the diversity of Haringey, we especially encourage applications from within the Black community, as well as other members of our diverse community, to further enrich all aspects of our school.

LAE Tottenham is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this role is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, if shortlisted, you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not 'protected' (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available on the school's website.

The closing date is 4th July 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c. 7th July 2025.

(LAET will invite strong candidates to interview as applications come in throughout the designated advertisement period).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 29,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

London, N17 0BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What makes you a strong fit for this role? (Please respond when submitting your application)
Experience:

Administrative: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025
Reference ID: HR Assistant
Expected start date: 01/08/2025